Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Brian Dumas

Royse City,TX

Summary

Experienced Kitchen Manager in a high volume restaurant bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Topgolf
12.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Oversaw preparation and cooked for 8,000-person buffet event for Academy of Country Music Awards
  • Oversaw preparation and cooking for multiple buffet events with daily sales of $40,000-$80,000 along with full venue buyouts for more than $250,000 worth of sales.

Cook

Topgolf
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • 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.
  • Able to cook with over 30 tickets on screen while selling great quality food with 15–20-minute ticket times.
  • 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.
  • Prepared multiple buffet events while ensuring food was high quality.

Infantry Squad leader

United States Army
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Supervised and led squad of 8 soldiers, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
  • Responsible for weekly physical fitness plan.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness, and intelligence for superiors.
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $80,000.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.

Personal Security Specialist

United States Army
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for personal protection of a Brigadier General at all times.
  • Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards while deployed in Afghanistan
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Promoted to Staff Sergeant and was also awarded Army Commendation Medal for exceeding required responsibilities

Infantryman

United States Army
10.2013 - 09.2021
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Signed for and maintained over $50,000 worth of gear.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.

Infantryman

Arizona Army National Guard
04.2010 - 04.2013
  • Maintained and Qualified on the M240B Machine Gun as part of a Gun Team for the Platoon.
  • Activated from June 2011 to February 2012 in support of Customs and Border Patrol.
  • Surveillance and radio communication during border operations utilizing night vision and heat vision equipment.
  • Assisted Border Patrol Agents in finding people that have crossed the border fence at night by guiding them from the observation point.
  • Received two Army Achievement Medals and one Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Education

Diploma -

Hamilton High School, Chandler, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Training subordinates
  • Observational Skills
  • Quality cooking and plating
  • Management and Leadership
  • Proper Equipment Usage
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Organization
  • Weapon Training
  • Security Operations
  • Assessing Risks

Timeline

Kitchen Manager - Topgolf
12.2022 - Current
Cook - Topgolf
09.2021 - 12.2022
Infantry Squad leader - United States Army
01.2019 - 09.2021
Personal Security Specialist - United States Army
03.2018 - 12.2018
Infantryman - United States Army
10.2013 - 09.2021
Infantryman - Arizona Army National Guard
04.2010 - 04.2013
Hamilton High School - Diploma,
08.2005 - 05.2009
Brian Dumas