Christian O'Neil
Big Lake,MN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
McPete’s Sports Bar & Lanes
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
Lead PM Cook
The Lakes at Stillwater
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for overseeing day to day kitchen operations when department supervisor was unavailable
- Maintain clean and productive work environment
- Executing daily menu items in a timely fashion
- Ordering and Inventory of kitchen supplies
- Daily cleaning tasks
- Ensuring quality service and production on a daily basis for residents
Chef Manager
Sunset Lodge
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Recruited and hired employees
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, while maintaining cost control and budgeting staff meals
- Creating daily special menus as well as seasonal menus
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication, consistent training and positive motivation.
- Worked the line for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner service on a daily basis.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters, utensils, and equipment multiple times daily, and detail cleaned floors nightly.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular, and original recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment and bolstered restaurant revenues
Owners Suite Chef
Delaware North - Target Field
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Personal Chef to the owners of the Minnesota Twins
- Worked with the owner's assistant to accommodate guests’ dietary needs and special requests.
- Created a new up-scale menu for every game.
- Responsible for catering the owner's suite as well as the president of the Minnesota Twins suite, and all press boxes for all home games.
- Managed and trained prep cooks to maintain high quality ingredients and dishes.
- Responsible for preparing staff meals for 70+ employees every game.
- Assist fellow chefs in various restaurants and prep kitchens throughout the stadium when available to do so.
- Prepare various menus for several special events at the stadium on non-game days.
- Monitor inventory on a weekly basis of the Suites kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work station at all times.
- Practiced proper food safety and handing daily.
Sous Chef
Phil's Tara Hideaway
04.2008 - 03.2015
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet all establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Collaborated with head chef on daily basis creating new specials and seasonal menus.
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2005 - 02.2008
- Worked on the line during lunch and dinner services
- Practiced proper portion controlling techniques while working prep shifts.
- Worked all stations of the kitchen
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Restaurant and Culinary Management
Art Institutes International Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01.2012
Skills
- Menu planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Signature dish creation
- Forecasting and planning
- Fine-dining expertise
- Cost control
- Sanitation guidelines
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Safe food handling
- Strong communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
Certification
MN ServSafe Certified Exp.2027
MN Certified Food Protection Manager Exp.2027
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
McPete’s Sports Bar & Lanes
07.2023 - Current
Lead PM Cook
The Lakes at Stillwater
07.2019 - 12.2020
Chef Manager
Sunset Lodge
07.2015 - 10.2018
Owners Suite Chef
Delaware North - Target Field
03.2015 - 07.2015
Sous Chef
Phil's Tara Hideaway
04.2008 - 03.2015
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2005 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Restaurant and Culinary Management
Art Institutes International Minnesota
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