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Chris Knight

Tampa,USA

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Tropical Smoothie
05.2024 - Current
  • Top 2 in Restaurant sales with over 3+ million in sales
  • Supervise 25+ direct reports
  • Managed servsafe compliance
  • Run it like I own it mentality

Food Operations Manager

The SSA Group
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed food department at the Florida Aquarium
  • Managed Starbuck's Outlet store

General Manager

HMSHost
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed QSR, Casual Dining and Full Service outlets
  • Staff development and training
  • Full P&L responsibilities

HMS Host Operations Manager

Hillsborough Tampa Bay Sports Authority
11.2020 - 04.2021

Food Service Supervisor

Chick-fil-A/ Aramark
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Manager of operations, responsible for developing and executing strategy to meet operating and financial goals.
  • Leads the operations of food service accounts by ensuring areas of responsibility meet objectives and client expectations.

Food Service Foreman

AAFES Exchange Service, Aramark
03.2020 - 09.2020

Food Service Manager

Salvation Army Area Command
06.2017 - 03.2020
  • Serving balanced meals over 300 a day
  • All fresh scratch cooking techniques
  • Inventory, scheduling, FIFO, Food cost and control
  • Servsafe training

Culinary Manager

Kids Corp
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • In charge of every part of a foodservice operation, including menu planning, purchasing, hiring and staffing, and all the food that comes out of the kitchen, The Arctic Rose Restaurant, catering, and
  • Kid's Corp, a hot meal program for 450 Anchorage preschoolers each day or 9,000 meals delivered each month to 10 preschools in Anchorage.

Chef - Design

Bean Cafe
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Menus, and prepare entrees and desserts for the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Sous Chef - Assisted the Chef

Anchor House
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • In the daily operations, including inventory and purchasing of supplies. Design menu, and prepare entrees and desserts for the residents.
  • Adjusted servings for portion control Received kudos for personally prepared menu items, and "Employee of the month" award.

Chef

Totem Inn
06.2011 - 09.2013
  • Prepare and cook entrées using fine dining preparation techniques.

Sous Chef - Assisted the Executive Chef

Gaspar's Grotto
11.2010 - 05.2011
  • In the daily operations, including inventory and purchasing of supplies, and cost control.
  • Monitored food production and maintained food sanitation. Serve as an expeditor and perform a variety of additional tasks.

Line Cook

Jimmy Z's Bistro
08.2010 - 11.2010
  • Prepared grilled Bar-B-Q meats and side orders. Plan, set and prep station, and prepare plates for serving.
  • Adjusted servings for portion control and accountability. Complied with food storage and safety standards.

Line Cook

Caliente Resorts
07.2009 - 08.2010
  • Prepared and served grilled and fried foods, and sandwiches. Active Lead for morning shift, planned holiday
  • Activities, private parties and special event buffets. Adjusted recipes for portion control. Maintained proper sanitation, food handling, and safety standards.

Education

Associate - Food & Nutrition

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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta
Orlando, FL
07.2005

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff management
  • Customer relations
  • Inventory control
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Administrative skills
  • P&L management
  • Motivation
  • Deadline oriented

Certification

Manager ServSafe Certification

Timeline

General Manager

Tropical Smoothie
05.2024 - Current

Food Operations Manager

The SSA Group
10.2022 - 03.2024

General Manager

HMSHost
05.2021 - 09.2022

HMS Host Operations Manager

Hillsborough Tampa Bay Sports Authority
11.2020 - 04.2021

Food Service Supervisor

Chick-fil-A/ Aramark
03.2020 - 10.2020

Food Service Foreman

AAFES Exchange Service, Aramark
03.2020 - 09.2020

Food Service Manager

Salvation Army Area Command
06.2017 - 03.2020

Culinary Manager

Kids Corp
06.2014 - 03.2017

Chef - Design

Bean Cafe
04.2014 - 06.2015

Sous Chef - Assisted the Chef

Anchor House
09.2013 - 04.2014

Chef

Totem Inn
06.2011 - 09.2013

Sous Chef - Assisted the Executive Chef

Gaspar's Grotto
11.2010 - 05.2011

Line Cook

Jimmy Z's Bistro
08.2010 - 11.2010

Line Cook

Caliente Resorts
07.2009 - 08.2010

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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta

Associate - Food & Nutrition

University of Florida

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