BRYCE STARLING
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Executive Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant, skilled in food cost control and team leadership. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and training staff, I bring a strong ability to organize diverse departments while fostering a dedicated and positive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Chandler, Chicago, Alpharetta, AZ,IL,GA
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented food cost controls, inventory procedures and menu engineering to maximize profits.
- Monitored labor costs associated with kitchen operations and made adjustments as needed to maintain budget goals.
- Coordinated catering orders with outside vendors when necessary while managing costs effectively.
- Organized weekly staff meetings to discuss menus, recipes, customer feedback, safety protocols and other topics related to kitchen operations.
- Supervised a team of cooks in the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner items according to established recipes.
- Inspected work areas periodically to identify potential safety issues or sanitation violations.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to determine which dishes are most popular among guests.
KM, SRKM, AEKM
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Chicago, Gilbert, IL, AZ
11.2019 - 05.2023
- I traveled to over 20 restaurants to assist and reorganize them with opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
Line Cook, Banquet Cook, NROT, OJT
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Tampa, FL
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Coordinated preparation of five-course meals for large private events.
- Led diverse teams of line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to enhance operational efficiency.
- Executed dishes according to recipes, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared ingredients from scratch to maintain quality standards.
- Trained and developed staff across multiple restaurants to improve service delivery.
- Supervised chefs in dish preparation, confirming accuracy before service.
Line Cook
Ford's Garage
Tampa, FL
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Held every position on the line in the following order; prep, fry, pantry, grill, sauté, expo
- Organized every close and ensured proper cleaning procedures were executed of every station before allowing cooks to leave
Dishwasher
Dish washer, J. Christopher's
Hamilton Mill, GA
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Cleaned and organized dishes and followed sanitizing procedures
- Chef- prepare dishes for customers according to recipes Server- Took customers order, and ensured a positive atmosphere to make a pleasant and safe environment for everyone
Education
High School Diploma, High school diploma -
Mill Creek High School
2016
Skills
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Labor cost management
- Quality assurance
- Catering coordination
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen operations
- Recruitment and hiring
- Supply chain management
Accomplishments
- Won the "Driving Development" award in 2024 for my time in Chicago as the Executive Kitchen Manager for the people I developed and promoted for other restaurants to support the company.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
05.2023 - Current
KM, SRKM, AEKM
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
11.2019 - 05.2023
Line Cook, Banquet Cook, NROT, OJT
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
09.2017 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Ford's Garage
01.2017 - 09.2017
Dishwasher
Dish washer, J. Christopher's
04.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma, High school diploma -
Mill Creek High School
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