Brandon Donato
Chapin,SC
Summary
Experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager with background in overseeing daily operations of busy restaurant kitchens. Skills include managing food inventory, coordinating kitchen staff, and maintaining health and safety standards to ensure smooth kitchen functionality. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and productivity while ensuring quality control. Strong leadership skills and commitment to team development have resulted in improved performance and positive work environments in past roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
J.R. Cash's Bar and Grill
Chapin, SC
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the hiring, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Performed regular audits of supplies used in preparation of meals to ensure freshness.
- Analyzed customer feedback surveys to identify trends in customer satisfaction ratings.
- Worked closely with management team to develop marketing plans that drove sales growth.
Bartender
Rusty Bull Brewing
Charleston, SC
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Bartender
CO Restaurant
Charleston, SC
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
Server
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
Charleston, SC
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
Line Cook
Hall's Chop House
Charleston, SC
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Kitchen Consultant
Cutco Cutlery
Columbia, SC
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cutlery products to customers.
- Assisted customers with special orders and inquiries.
- Answered questions regarding product features and benefits.
- Provided excellent customer service in a timely manner.
Line Cook
J.R. Cash's Bar and Grill
Chapin, SC
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06-2022
High School Diploma -
Chapin High School
Chapin, SC06-2019
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Menu development
- Recipe execution
- Sanitation Standards
- Workflow Planning
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Food Safety
- Kitchen staff coordination
- BOH Operations
- Order Accuracy
Certification
- Serv-Safe Certified
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
J.R. Cash's Bar and Grill
03.2024 - Current
Bartender
Rusty Bull Brewing
06.2022 - 03.2024
Bartender
CO Restaurant
06.2022 - 03.2023
Server
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
07.2020 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Hall's Chop House
10.2019 - 06.2020
Kitchen Consultant
Cutco Cutlery
06.2019 - 09.2019
Line Cook
J.R. Cash's Bar and Grill
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Serv-Safe Certified
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chapin High School
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