Carlos Acosta
Garland,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated professional chef with over 20 years of experience recruiting, managing, and training kitchen staff as well as assisting in restaurant openings and menu development. Consistently keeps operational costs minimal while ensuring quality at the highest level. Proven track record as a top-performing kitchen operator delivering excellence while providing a safe, productive, and organized environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager/Shareholder
BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse
04.2021 - Current
- Tasked to streamline kitchen operations for a struggling location to increase efficiency, improve food quality, and reduce operational costs.
- Results driven as a top 5 performing kitchen out of 200+ restaurants nationwide every fiscal quarter for the last 2 ½ years.
- Traveled throughout the southwest region to develop and mentor Kitchen Managers, providing ongoing training in culinary techniques.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Managed inventory control and procurement processes for cost reduction and waste minimization.
Executive Kitchen Manager/shareholder
BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE
01.2011 - 04.2021
- Successfully operated a 7 million dollar a year restaurant.
- Awarded “Top Performers Club” for Outstanding Delivery of Results.
- Created detailed reports on inventory levels, staff performance, and financials to present to corporate.
- Designed training program for all company new hires to ensure skills were to brand standard.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Macaroni Grill
09.2001 - 01.2011
- Responsible for daily kitchen operations and systems as well as all product and supply ordering.
- Worked closely with corporate culinary team on menu development as well as R&D testing of product and equipment.
- Traveled nationwide for corporate and franchise openings to train new staff on kitchen standards.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Menu knowledge and execution
- High-Volume Dining
- Culinary Techniques
- Vendor Relations
- Brand Loyalty
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager/Shareholder - BJ’s Restaurants and Brewhouse
04.2021 - Current
Executive Kitchen Manager/shareholder - BJ’S RESTAURANT AND BREWHOUSE
01.2011 - 04.2021
EXECUTIVE CHEF - Macaroni Grill
09.2001 - 01.2011
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