Bret Smith
Indianapolis ,IN
Summary
Adept at driving customer satisfaction and team performance, I honed my skills in inventory management and staff development at PBR Rock Bar inside Planet Hollywood. My approach combines meticulous food safety practices with effective multitasking, significantly optimizing kitchen operations and fostering a collaborative environment. Achievements include boosting profitability through strategic cost control and waste reduction.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chili's Bar and Grill
- 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.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Chef De Partie
Three Fires Pizza
Ft. Wayne IN
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
- Incorporated dietary restrictions into menu planning to accommodate diverse clientele needs.
Executive Souls Chef
PBR Rock Bar & Grill
Las Vegas, NV
03.2004 - 01.2012
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
- Managed inventory control, reducing food waste and optimizing budget allocation.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration.
- Incorporated dietary restrictions into menu planning to accommodate diverse clientele needs.
Education
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts
UNLV
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
Certification
Serve safe management
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Three Fires Pizza
07.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Souls Chef
PBR Rock Bar & Grill
03.2004 - 01.2012
Kitchen Manager
Chili's Bar and Grill
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Culinary Arts
UNLV