Arben Kajtazi
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Seafood Island Bar & Grille
11.2017 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Utilized advanced culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes that delighted guests while maintaining of highest of quality standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within kitchen staff.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Implemented innovative menu items that reflected current culinary trends, increasing both customer interest and repeat business.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Assistant Manager
Seafood Express & More
12.2012 - 11.2017
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Xhevdet Doda
Prishtina06.2008
Skills
- Motivational style
- Performance Improvement
- Kitchen staff coordination
- New Employee Recruitment
- Staff Training and Development
- Scheduling Staff
- Building Maintenance
- Service Delivery Management
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Seafood Island Bar & Grille
11.2017 - Current
Assistant Manager
Seafood Express & More
12.2012 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Xhevdet Doda
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