Chase Sliker
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Docktailsvb
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Provided feedback during tasting sessions to help refine existing dishes or develop new ones.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
District Apizza
Norfolk, VA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored food cost percentages and labor costs to ensure budgetary goals were met.
- Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
Line Cook
Citrus Restaurant
Virginia Beach, Virginia
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Kitchen Manager
McGraths Burger Shack
Chesapeake , Virginia
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Provided feedback during tasting sessions to help refine existing dishes or develop new ones.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Logistics Coordinator
C&B Technology
Norfolk , VA
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted in developing processes for receiving, storing and distributing materials according to established procedures.
- Analyzed data to identify cost savings opportunities in the logistics process.
- Prepared budgets for transportation expenses based on projected volume, seasonality and existing contracts.
- Conducted regular reviews of supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery rate, fill rate.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and best practices pertaining to logistics operations.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing storage costs.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and quality standards during transport operations.
- Developed strategies to optimize stock levels while ensuring availability when needed.
- Ensured accurate completion of customs documents for international shipments as required by law.
Commercial Demolition Worker
MID-ATLANTIC BUILDING SERVICE
Virginia Beach, Virginia
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Cleared rubble from demolition sites after completion of work.
- Erected scaffolding to provide access to upper levels of buildings being demolished.
- Maintained records of demolished materials for waste management purposes.
- Cleaned up worksites following completion of jobs in order to maintain a safe environment.
- Conducted daily inspections of tools and machinery used during demolitions.
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Operated heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and jackhammers to demolish buildings.
- Inspected building structures to identify potential safety hazards.
Custodian
MID-ATLANTIC BUILDING SERVICE
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tallwood Highschool
Virginia Beach, VA06-2018
Certified Carpenter - Carpentry
Technical & Career Education Center (TCEC)
Virginia Beach, VA06-2018
Skills
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Scheduling
- Employee monitoring
- Purchasing
- Menu development
- Sanitation standards
- Safety audits
- Food cost analysis
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Scheduling coordination
- Labor cost management
- Profit margin analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Nutritional knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Workflow planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Budget management
- Cost control
- Supplier negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Health code compliance
- High volume dining
- Verbal and written communication
- Health inspections
- Leadership development
- Multitasking and organization
- ServSafe certification
- First aid
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Docktailsvb
06.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Kitchen Manager
District Apizza
01.2023 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Citrus Restaurant
07.2022 - 09.2023
Kitchen Manager
McGraths Burger Shack
05.2021 - 01.2022
Logistics Coordinator
C&B Technology
06.2017 - 04.2019
Commercial Demolition Worker
MID-ATLANTIC BUILDING SERVICE
04.2015 - 01.2016
Custodian
MID-ATLANTIC BUILDING SERVICE
03.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Tallwood Highschool
Certified Carpenter - Carpentry
Technical & Career Education Center (TCEC)