Andrew Simons
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
I am an experienced individual within the Food & I Beverage industry, with 12 years of experience and knowledge under my belt. I am a goal driven person who specializes in getting the tasks at hand completed in the most time efficient way while still upholding the highly expected standards and attention to detail. I am an excellent team player with great communication skills, self-motivated and competitive nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
D'Iberville, MS
04.2015 - Current
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Unloads a 200-300+ cases food delivery truck twice a week, making sure to check all products for any issues and to FIFO all new products behind the existing products that were already on-hand.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Performed weekly inventories of all food items in the kitchen.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen twice a week.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of all food and beverage products.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired or veteran employees to supply knowledge of various company standards.
Store Associate
Big B's Exxon/ Subway
Ocean Springs, MS
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently at the cash register.
- Maintained store cleanliness by sweeping floors, dusting shelves, and removing trash.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
- Counted cash, made change, and stored receipts to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
Store Associate
Dollar General
Gulfport, MS
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
- Organized store displays to ensure maximum visibility of products.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05-2015
Skills
- Purchasing
- Food Safety
- Product Rotation
- Recruitment
- Supply Ordering
- Staff Supervision
- Scheduling
- ServSafe Certification
- Inventory Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Top 20 in High School Class with a 3.95 GPA
Certification
ServSafe Certified (until March 2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2015 - Current
Store Associate
Dollar General
05.2013 - 08.2013
Store Associate
Big B's Exxon/ Subway
08.2012 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College