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
2024.05 - 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
2022.10 - 2024.03
- Managed food department at the Florida Aquarium
- Managed Starbuck's Outlet store
General Manager
HMSHost
2021.05 - 2022.09
- 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
2020.11 - 2021.04
Food Service Supervisor
Chick-fil-A/ Aramark
2020.03 - 2020.10
- 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
2020.03 - 2020.09
Food Service Manager
Salvation Army Area Command
2017.06 - 2020.03
- 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
2014.06 - 2017.03
- 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
2014.04 - 2015.06
- Menus, and prepare entrees and desserts for the Boys and Girls Club of America.
Sous Chef - Assisted the Chef
Anchor House
2013.09 - 2014.04
- 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
2011.06 - 2013.09
- Prepare and cook entrées using fine dining preparation techniques.
Sous Chef - Assisted the Executive Chef
Gaspar's Grotto
2010.11 - 2011.05
- 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
2010.08 - 2010.11
- 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
2009.07 - 2010.08
- 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, FL07.2005
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- 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
2024.05 - Current
Food Operations Manager
The SSA Group
2022.10 - 2024.03
General Manager
HMSHost
2021.05 - 2022.09
HMS Host Operations Manager
Hillsborough Tampa Bay Sports Authority
2020.11 - 2021.04
Food Service Supervisor
Chick-fil-A/ Aramark
2020.03 - 2020.10
Food Service Foreman
AAFES Exchange Service, Aramark
2020.03 - 2020.09
Food Service Manager
Salvation Army Area Command
2017.06 - 2020.03
Culinary Manager
Kids Corp
2014.06 - 2017.03
Chef - Design
Bean Cafe
2014.04 - 2015.06
Sous Chef - Assisted the Chef
Anchor House
2013.09 - 2014.04
Chef
Totem Inn
2011.06 - 2013.09
Sous Chef - Assisted the Executive Chef
Gaspar's Grotto
2010.11 - 2011.05
Line Cook
Jimmy Z's Bistro
2010.08 - 2010.11
Line Cook
Caliente Resorts
2009.07 - 2010.08
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta
Associate - Food & Nutrition
University of Florida