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Brian Dowdy

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Talented kitchen leader of over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. 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

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Moo & Brew
03.2017 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Cook

Whiskey River
09.2012 - 03.2017
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

General Landscaper

Greenskeepers
03.2010 - 01.2013
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richmond Senior High School
Rockingham, NC

Skills

  • Servsafe Certified
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Order Accuracy
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Diverse Beverage Knowledge
  • Inspection and Observation
  • Food Item Purchasing
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Kitchen Scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Safe Food Handling

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Moo & Brew
03.2017 - Current

Cook

Whiskey River
09.2012 - 03.2017

General Landscaper

Greenskeepers
03.2010 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Richmond Senior High School

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