Anthony Mckinney
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a broad food background and extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment. A dynamic leader who prioritizes health-conscious dishes using locally-sourced ingredients. Excels at creating enticing meals that leave a lasting impression on discerning customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef Partner
Buca Di Beppo
Alpharetta, Georgia
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented menu plans to ensure cost-effectiveness, profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Created new recipes that incorporated local ingredients while also maintaining a focus on international flavors.
- Ensured compliance with established sanitation procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Supervised the hiring process for all kitchen staff positions by conducting interviews and making final decisions.
- Maintained close relationships with vendors in order to ensure availability of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Led team meetings to discuss upcoming events, challenges, successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff members on menu updates or changes based on customer feedback.
- Reviewed weekly reports from suppliers regarding product quality, delivery times and pricing trends.
- Implemented portion control measures in order to reduce costs without compromising flavor or presentation of dishes.
- Managed the preparation of meals ensuring adherence to quality standards, health codes and safety regulations.
Kitchen Manager
Pure Storage
Woodstock, GA
04.2015 - 05.2023
- Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers and adherence to company policies.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Fortis
Marietta, GA04-2005
GED -
North Metro Technical College
Acworth, GA04-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Community involvement
- Wine Knowledge
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Media Relations
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Employee Retention
Affiliations
I enjoy reading, being involved with my church and volunteering where needed, going to the gym and working to better myself. I am also an avid Atlanta sports fan and enjoy going to Braves and Falcons games when time allows.
Certification
I have Servsafe Certification, and also am very versed in proper Food and Wine management, and also have my license to serve alcohol.
Accomplishments
I received the Corporate gold star recipient for serving and bartending at Longhorn steakhouse
Looking for a change
- While I have an extensive background in food service, I am actually looking for a new start and a change of pace in other careers, I am a rapid learner, and I am a very hard, loyal positive worker.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef Partner
Buca Di Beppo
06.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Manager
Pure Storage
04.2015 - 05.2023
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
Fortis
GED -
North Metro Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Kennesaw State University
I have Servsafe Certification, and also am very versed in proper Food and Wine management, and also have my license to serve alcohol.
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