Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Buffalo Wild Wings, excelling in compliance and quality standards. Recognized for leadership and adaptability, I foster strong team collaboration while maintaining inventory control. Passionate about enhancing operational excellence, driving efficiency and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Beaufort, SC
07.2021 - Current
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, as well as all applicable local, state, and federal laws governing food service operations.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Maintained accurate records of food costs through weekly inventories, labor costs, waste management, and other related expenses.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bluffton
Bluffton, SC
05.2020 - 07.2021
Established strong relationships with corporate clients in order to foster repeat business opportunities.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing reports or updating databases when needed. Prepared and analyzed front office reports to track performance and identify improvement areas.
Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing staff members in order to maintain high standards of performance. Created and optimized employee schedules weekly.
Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation, and troubleshooting requisition.
Managed inventory levels for supplies used at the front desk such as stationary items, key cards.
Shift Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Beaufort, SC
01.2017 - 02.2020
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Oversaw the training of new employees on company policies, procedures, product knowledge, and job responsibilities.
Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures. Monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Education
LEAD Development Program
10-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC
Skills
Detail Oriented
Adaptability
Leadership
Teamwork
Customer Service
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
ServSafe Alcohol Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2021 - Current
Front Office Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bluffton
05.2020 - 07.2021
Shift Manager
Ruby Tuesday
01.2017 - 02.2020
LEAD Development Program
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration