Dynamic Kitchen Manager at Saucy Brew Works with strong organizational skills and a proven track record in food safety and inventory management. Successfully reduced food waste and achieved rapid ticket times during peak hours while fostering a collaborative team environment. Certified in ServSafe, committed to maintaining high sanitation standards.
Bringing positive, organized, and energetic approach to managing kitchen operations. Understanding of food safety standards and inventory management, paired with skills in team leadership and efficient workflow coordination. Focused on creating cohesive kitchen environment that delivers high-quality dishes and maximizes customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Saucy Brew Works
Kitchen Manager
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
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.
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.
Education
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
Associate of Applied Business from Culinary Arts
05-2018
Skills
Strong Organizational Skills
Customer service
Food safety
Inventory management
Ordering supplies
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Safe food handling
Cleaning and sanitation
Staff management
Vendor relations
ServSafe certification
Cost control
Accomplishments
Reduced labor costs to 20% by reworking schedules and workflow.
Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Eliminated food waste, saving hundreds per shift.
Achieved low labor and food cost by completing a strong training and leadership role with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Saucy Brew Works
05.2022 - Current
Lorain County Community College
Associate of Applied Business from Culinary Arts
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