Brandon Summerlin
Murphy
Summary
A highly motivated culinary professional with experience in kitchen operations and team collaboration. Proven track record in maintaining food safety standards and organizing workspaces to optimize efficiency and enhance service delivery.
Culinary management professional focused on optimizing kitchen operations and elevating service quality. Demonstrated success in staff training and compliance with health regulations, driving efficiency while maintaining high food safety standards for diverse menu offerings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Chevelles Restaurant and bar
Hayesville
11.2025 - Current
- Grilled meats and vegetables to perfection for diverse menu offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
Cook server dishwasher
Cat daddies Cajun cuisine
Murphy
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared diverse menu items in high-volume kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation practices.
- Followed food safety guidelines to maintain quality standards.
Manager in Training
HCSG Group
Peachtree
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated staff training programs to enhance service delivery standards.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory control processes to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to maintain service excellence.
- Assisted in scheduling shifts to maximize workforce productivity and coverage.
- Developed staff performance evaluations to support professional development initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operational workflows.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure cleanliness and orderliness.
- Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Developed strategies to motivate staff members in order to increase productivity levels.
Retail Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
Murphy
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting auto parts and accessories.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Processed customer orders and returns efficiently.
- Provided technical support for automotive parts inquiries.
- Trained new employees on store operations and product knowledge.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to improve customer service standards.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for transactions and sales reporting.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to company guidelines.
- Assisted with training new staff members on retail operations processes.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures regarding cash handling processes.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the store's database system.
Manager
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown
04.2018 - 06.2021
- I have successfully been in a supervision role for 3 years.
- I know how to balance production and goal success.
- Time management is a big part of the process I follow as a manager or supervisor.
- I pride my self in running an happy, efficient, and professional environment always.
- I overseen and produced all breakfast and cold bar items managed multiple employees on food production.
- Ordered food needs chemical, dairy, paper goods.
Sauté cook buffet cook buffet server catering cook
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Young Harris
06.2016 - 09.2017
Manager
Krystal
Murphy
04.2013 - 08.2017
Pressure Washer
Dannys pressure washing
Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2013
Laborer
Landscaping
Murphy
07.2011 - 10.2011
Education
Associates degree - Culinary Arts
Tri-County Community College
Peachtree, NCSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Cooking
- Banquet Experience
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Profit & Loss
- Food Safety
- Restaurant Management
- Merchandising
- Supervising Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Retail Sales
- Food Production
- Inventory Control
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
Servsafe, 01/01/21, 01/31/26
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Grill Cook
Chevelles Restaurant and bar
11.2025 - Current
Cook server dishwasher
Cat daddies Cajun cuisine
08.2024 - 10.2025
Manager in Training
HCSG Group
12.2023 - 08.2024
Retail Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2022 - 12.2023
Manager
John C. Campbell Folk School
04.2018 - 06.2021
Sauté cook buffet cook buffet server catering cook
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
06.2016 - 09.2017
Manager
Krystal
04.2013 - 08.2017
Pressure Washer
Dannys pressure washing
01.2012 - 01.2013
Laborer
Landscaping
07.2011 - 10.2011
Associates degree - Culinary Arts
Tri-County Community College