Brandon West
Rio Rancho,NM
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. Adaptable and enterprising kitchen manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Cazuelas Mexican Bar & Brewery
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Operations Specialist
Rio Rancho Event Center
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Boosted customer satisfaction, addressing client concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Cook
Crackin Crab
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Market
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient bagging and carryout services.
Education
High School Diploma -
V Sue Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, NM05.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Relations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
Forklift operation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Cazuelas Mexican Bar & Brewery
11.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist
Rio Rancho Event Center
08.2022 - Current
Cook
Crackin Crab
04.2021 - 12.2023
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons Market
01.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
V Sue Cleveland High School
Forklift operation
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