Arthur Scott
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Corvus Janitorial
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with facility managers to ensure seamless execution of maintenance plans alongside daily cleaning routines.
- Increased efficiency by assigning specific tasks based on individual strengths and skills among the crew members.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
- Led a team of cleaners to consistently complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Established safety protocols for the use of chemicals and equipment, reducing workplace accidents.
- Increased employee performance through effective supervision and training.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Investigated guest complaints and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction and establish trust.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Chef Supervisor
Scott's Catering
03.2017 - Current
- Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times and better quality control.
- Troubleshot equipment issues in the kitchen quickly so as not to disrupt operations or compromise food safety.
- Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and providing training to kitchen staff members.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems and reducing food waste.
- Oversaw catering events from planning to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Reviewed vendor contracts to negotiate better pricing on ingredients, lowering operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Utilized seasonal ingredients in menu development, offering fresh options that appealed to customers'' preferences.
- Developed creative and innovative menu items, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Kitchen Manager
Cornet Restaurant
09.2020 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Optimized food presentation and plating techniques, elevating overall dining experience.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Kitchen Manger
Russell's Marina Grill
04.2000 - 02.2017
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
John McDonough
New Orleans, LA05.1996
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Budget control
- Clear communication
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
Safe Serve Certification
Timeline
Manager
Corvus Janitorial
01.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Cornet Restaurant
09.2020 - 11.2024
Chef Supervisor
Scott's Catering
03.2017 - Current
Kitchen Manger
Russell's Marina Grill
04.2000 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
John McDonough
Safe Serve Certification
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