Brett Baugh
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Kitchen professional with 15+ years in barbecue and grill operations. Maintain sanitation standards through meat quality inspections and compliance-focused procedures. Train staff on safe food handling and hygiene. Oversee menu execution, stock management, and high-volume shift coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pit Boss/Kitchen Manager
Biemers BBQ
Lawrence, KS
03.2020 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations for Biemers BBQ, supporting barbecue service and prep flow.
- Coordinated kitchen staff during peak service periods to maintain efficient workflow.
- Supervised line cooks and prep staff during Biemers BBQ meal periods.
- Trained crew on pit safety and sanitation practices to uphold food safety standards.
- Trained new team members on smoker procedures, sanitation, and food handling.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Checked smoker temperatures and adjusted airflow for consistent cooking.
- Inspected brisket, ribs, and pork for doneness and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Coordinated food preparation, plating, and timely ticket execution.
- Enforced cleanliness standards across grills, smokers, coolers, and workstations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Managed meat preparation and seasoning for daily barbecue service.
- Monitored inventory for meats, sides, sauces, and kitchen supplies.
- Supervised food production processes to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards at each preparation stage.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Inspected equipment regularly for proper functioning and safety standards.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with the recipes.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Resolved kitchen issues and communicated service updates with front-of-house staff.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Communicated effectively with guests, management, and staff members.
- Communicated with guests and team members about menu availability.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Instructed new employees on specific job responsibilities and tasks.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Lead Grill Cook
Burger Stand
Lawrence, KS
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Led grill line operations at Burger Stand during peak meal rushes.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Prepared burgers, sandwiches, and sides to Burger Stand recipe standards.
- Prepared, cooked, and assembled all food orders according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Checked food quality, portioning, and plating before service.
- Monitored flat-top grill temperatures and food readiness throughout shifts.
- Coordinated ticket flow among cashiers, cooks, and kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Maintained sanitation standards for grills, prep areas, and utensils.
- Restocked grill ingredients, buns, condiments, and kitchen supplies.
- Monitored temperatures of grills, ovens, and fryers to ensure safe food handling practices were followed.
- Performed daily checks of refrigerator temperatures to ensure food was stored safely.
- Prepared meals for customers with special dietary needs such as allergies or vegan diets.
- Followed company guidelines regarding portion sizes, presentation standards and cost control procedures.
- Communicated effectively with waitstaff about order timing and availability of menu items.
- Assisted other cooks with their duties as needed to ensure smooth service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift, including sanitizing surfaces and washing dishes.
- Inspected finished plates before they were served to guests to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols while operating various kitchen appliances such as grills, slicers and ovens.
- Organized storage areas so that items could be easily accessed when needed.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
- Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout the kitchen environment.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and orderly appearance throughout the kitchen and dining area.
- Set up workstations prior to restaurant opening to improve speed during busy periods.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Established collaborative relationships with kitchen team to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Informed management about low or spoiled inventory to ensure timely restocking.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Garnished and arranged plated meals.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Informed management about low or spoiled inventory to ensure timely restocking.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Garnished and arranged plated meals.
Sous Chef
715 Restaurant
Lawrence, Kansas
10.2015 - 10.2017
Pastry Sous Chef
Free State Brewery
Lawrence, Kansas
10.2006 - 10.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Menu execution
- Menu execution and inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation compliance
- Inventory control
- Thermal management
Timeline
Pit Boss/Kitchen Manager
Biemers BBQ
03.2020 - Current
Lead Grill Cook
Burger Stand
10.2017 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
715 Restaurant
10.2015 - 10.2017
Pastry Sous Chef
Free State Brewery
10.2006 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson County Community College