ARNOLD MEJIA
Modesto,CA
Summary
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manger
Hucleberry's Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high food quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Huckleberry's Restaurant
09.2006 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented efficient kitchen workflows, reducing preparation times.
Kitchen Manager
Perko's Cafe
03.2004 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer service experience.
Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
05.2002 - 03.2004
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Area Training Kitchen Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
06.1999 - 05.2002
- Coach's KM's in meeting budgeted, food and labor coast.
Kitchen Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
12.1990 - 06.1999
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Military Sciences
Military Academy
Mexico City, Mexico09.1985
Skills
- Product rotation
- Food production management
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Hiring and training
- Control inventory costs
- Maintain food safety
- Profit and loss
- Inventory management
- Cook foods
- Supply ordering
- Inventory control
- Staff coaching
- Employee supervision
- Manage promotions
- Quality control
- Menu design
- Food safety management
- Schedule crew members
- Sales promotion
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Kitchen Manger
Hucleberry's Restaurant
03.2022 - 08.2025
Kitchen Manager
Huckleberry's Restaurant
09.2006 - 03.2022
Kitchen Manager
Perko's Cafe
03.2004 - 09.2006
Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
05.2002 - 03.2004
Area Training Kitchen Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
06.1999 - 05.2002
Kitchen Manager
Lyon's Restaurant
12.1990 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Military Sciences
Military Academy