Andrew Millsap
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at The Halfshell restaurant, excelling in inventory control and waste reduction. Expert in food safety compliance and fostering teamwork, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and consistently achieved high customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and streamlined operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Arcade Restaurant
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations, optimizing workflows for efficiency and productivity.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and maintaining stock levels effectively.
- Developed training programs for new hires, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Kitchen Manager
The Green Beetle
Memphis TN.
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Implemented cost-saving measures, improving overall kitchen budget management.
- Streamlined menu preparation processes, increasing service speed during peak hours.
- Evaluated vendor performance, fostering strong relationships to enhance supply chain reliability.
- Led team meetings to discuss operational improvements and address any challenges faced in the kitchen.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Streamlined kitchen operations through regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Conducted regular training sessions on food safety and allergen awareness, enhancing staff knowledge and customer trust.
- Reduced food waste significantly, carefully managing inventory and implementing sustainability practices.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
Kitchen Manger
The Halfshell
Memphis TN
06.2004 - 02.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
GED -
Canton High School
Canton MS09-1999
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Vendor relations
- Health code compliance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Food and beverage management
- Supply ordering
- Inventory coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Employee scheduling
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Arcade Restaurant
09.2025 - 02.2026
Kitchen Manager
The Green Beetle
03.2025 - 09.2025
Kitchen Manger
The Halfshell
06.2004 - 02.2025
GED -
Canton High School