Brian Espeso
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Miller's Ale House, excelling in kitchen operations and staff training. Proven ability to enhance food safety compliance and streamline inventory management, fostering teamwork and reliability. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards and creating a positive work environment, ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bowling Attendant
AMF Sky Bowl
Orlando, FL
03.2007 - 02.2012
- Operated bowling lanes and maintained equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assisted customers with lane reservations, promoting a welcoming environment.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while maintaining strong attention to detail during busy periods of operation.
- Assisted customers with lane set-up, shoe rental, and equipment selection for optimal performance.
- Ensured smooth transitions between groups by efficiently resetting lanes and managing waitlists.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed consistently by both employees and guests within the facility''s premises.
- Hosted various events such as birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and league tournaments, fostering a fun atmosphere for all attendees.
- Responded to guest inquiries and service issues.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
Culinary Professional
Bahama Breeze
Orlando, FL
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation for various culinary dishes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization to ensure safety standards.
- Learned food safety protocols and proper storage techniques for ingredients.
- Supported senior chefs in executing menu items efficiently during service.
- Gained experience using kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and grills.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Provided assistance in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and freshness.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and protocols, contributing to a cohesive team environment focused on excellence in service delivery.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Bartender
Backstage Billiards
Orlando, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to improve service speed during peak hours.
- Cultivated positive relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
BOH Supervisor
Miller's Ale House
Orlando, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Implemented new training programs, enhancing team skills and performance consistency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards for customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive work environment, effectively managing BOH staff and promoting open communication among team members.
- Led kitchen team through successful health inspections, maintaining an impeccable record for cleanliness and food safety.
- Oversaw kitchen safety compliance through strict adherence to sanitation guidelines and proper equipment maintenance procedures.
- Mentored junior cooks on various cooking techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Coordinated with front-of-house teams during high-volume periods to ensure smooth service flow without compromising food quality.
- Collaborated with FOH management to coordinate seamless dining experiences for guests, addressing any service issues promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between BOH and FOH teams, leading pre-shift meetings to review menu updates or special requests.
- Set clear expectations for the team regarding work quality standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Followed operational procedures and enforced product standards, quality and consistency.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando06-2007
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Scheduling coordination
- Kitchen operations
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Employee scheduling
- Ordering supplies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Accomplishments
Have been part of a total of 15 new restaurant openings for Miller's Ale House in the last threee years training and developing day one team members into future all stars and future NRO Coaches.
Hand picked my new COO of Miller's to personally train and supervise our new Head Of Culinary Department for the Company
Was asked if I would like to be "Miller's Famous" and help create new and up to date training videos for new and current team members
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Backstage Billiards
02.2020 - Current
BOH Supervisor
Miller's Ale House
07.2019 - Current
Culinary Professional
Bahama Breeze
02.2012 - 07.2019
Bowling Attendant
AMF Sky Bowl
03.2007 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Cypress Creek High School