Anthony Whitaker`
Riverside
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager and Head Chef with a proven track record at the Twisp River Taphouse. Excelling in menu development and staff training. Expert in food safety and cost control, I enhanced kitchen efficiency and fostered a collaborative team environment, driving significant increases in food sales through innovative strategies and streamlined processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Twisp River Taphouse
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Created and Developed new menus for increased food sales.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Assistant Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Sales Manager
Cramers Home Furnishings
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okanogan Outreach
Okanogan, WA06-2016
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Recipes and menu planning
- Shift scheduling
- Cost control
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Twisp River Taphouse
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
09.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Manager
Cramers Home Furnishings
01.2015 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Okanogan Outreach
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