Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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BusinessDevelopmentManager
Carlos Trevino

Carlos Trevino

Fargo,ND

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising Job Title with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

M&H Gas Stations
11.2022 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
  • Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.

Shift Lead

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Maintained safe working environment by observing safety procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
  • Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
  • Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
  • Completed performance valuations to identify weakness and develop improvement strategies.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.

Education

Ged - Gen. Ed

North High,
Salinas, CA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Standardized Recipes
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Inspection and Observation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Diverse Beverage Knowledge
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Cost Control
  • Room Preparation
  • Order Accuracy
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Item Purchasing
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Kitchen Scheduling
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Portion Sizes
  • Inventory Coordination
  • New Employee Recruitment
  • Team Leadership
  • Productivity Improvements
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Meal Monitoring
  • Waste Reduction
  • Food Preparation Management
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Staff Training
  • Purchasing Strategies
  • Guest Relations
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Equipment Condition Evaluations
  • Brand Loyalty
  • First Aid Knowledge
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Expediting Orders
  • Portioning Understanding
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Station Preparation
  • Process Improvement
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Management
  • Portion Standards
  • Serve Customers
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Managing Reservations and Large Parties
  • Investigating Complaints
  • Food Challenges
  • Front of House Management
  • Cook Foods
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Developing Special Dishes and Recipes
  • Catering Services
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Maintain Food Safety
  • Managing Deliveries
  • Counting Money
  • Cost Estimation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Training
  • Sanitation
  • Menu Pricing and Writing

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

M&H Gas Stations
11.2022 - Current

Shift Lead

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
01.2019 - 02.2022

Ged - Gen. Ed

North High,
Carlos Trevino