Anita Ramos
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager at Hamburger Mary's with a proven track record in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced team performance through motivational leadership and reduced food waste by implementing effective stock rotation. Committed to health code compliance and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Hamburger Mary's
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing food waste through effective stock rotation procedures.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and service expectations to enhance team performance.
- Led the team with motivational speech each shift to motivate them to have a great work shift and to assure them that I was approachable with any questions and concerns
- Developed and implemented new menu items in collaboration with chefs to improve customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw scheduling and payroll processes, optimizing labor costs while maintaining service quality.
- Conducted job interviews for hiring and placing the best candidates for all job openings
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership by helping complete any work task when the team was overwhelmed with any work duties to help relieve stress for the employees and still maintain a great dining experience for the customers
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Communicated daily with staff and customers who had any complaints or concerns.
Safety Foreman
PFS
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were consistently met.
- Managed team workflows, improving efficiency by streamlining task assignments and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, providing training on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites to identify safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
Tool Room Attendant, Logistics, Safety Lead
Performance Industrial
Deer Park, TX
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and tool handling procedures.
- Led efforts to maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment in the tool room.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Made Safety data analysis sheets for chemicals being used.
- Reduced tool loss by conducting regular audits and maintaining accurate records.
- Educated team members on proper tool usage and safety guidelines, reducing potential accidents and mishandling incidents.
- Developed an efficient system for tracking borrowed tools, improving accountability among team members while minimizing misplaced items.
- Made a Job Safety Analysis sheet everyday to communicate with the team on any hazards or potential hazards for that day.
Safety Forman, Coordinator
On Point Industrial
Mont Belvieu, TX
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated workforce activities, optimizing resource allocation and task execution.
- Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing skills and promoting safety awareness.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing workflow efficiency across multiple projects.
- Delegated safety attendants to work areas and constantly checked on them and made sure all safety was being enforced
- Corrected any safety hazards with in the work area that were reported saily and folloed up on how they were corrected
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Houston
TX06.2003
Skills
Multitasking and organization
Customer service
Food safety
Inventory management
Staff supervision
Food preparation
Staff training and development
Inventory control
Problem-solving
Vendor relations
Health code compliance
Product rotation
Order delivery practices
Employee scheduling
Productivity improvement
High volume dining
Kitchen staff coordination
ServSafe certification
New employee recruitment
Expediting orders
Motivational style
Conflict resolution
Purchasing
Budget management
Language fluency
Safety audits
Event planning support
Leadership development
Team building
First aid
Computer Literacy
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Hamburger Mary's
02.2022 - 07.2025
Safety Foreman
PFS
03.2020 - 01.2022
Tool Room Attendant, Logistics, Safety Lead
Performance Industrial
12.2017 - 06.2021
Safety Forman, Coordinator
On Point Industrial
05.2013 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Houston