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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, MN
01.2012

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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