Christopher Bridges
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Beaumont, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- 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.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
GM/Kitchen Manager
Essence Bar And Restaurant
Beaumont, TX
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed staff recruitment and training, ensuring all employees were informed of company policies and procedures.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for the purchase of materials and services.
- Established performance standards and objectives for departmental personnel in order to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Analyzed financial data such as budget reports, sales records, profit and loss statements. to identify areas for improvement or growth potential.
- Prepared monthly financial reports summarizing business operations for senior management review.
- Monitored employee performance, providing feedback on progress towards desired outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to labor relations activities within the organization.
- Developed key metrics for evaluating success of various projects and initiatives within the organization.
- Reviewed marketing campaigns and associated materials prior to release in order to ensure accuracy of messaging and brand consistency.
- Implemented new technologies that improved the speed at which tasks could be completed by personnel.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Main Event
Beaumont, TX
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Assisted with the hiring, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Monitored food cost percentages and labor costs to ensure budgetary goals were met.
- Developed menus, recipes, and plate presentations that complied with company standards.
- Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Conducted daily pre-shift meetings to review menu changes, special requests, and upsell opportunities with waitstaff.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines as required by law.
- Implemented new systems for tracking inventory levels, ordering procedures.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu planning strategies that increased profits while maintaining high quality standards.
Kitchen Grill Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Beaumont, TX
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
- Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers and mushrooms for burgers and sandwiches.
- Prepared a variety of foods including salads, sandwiches and entrees using established recipes.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
Kitchen Supervisor
Logan's Roadhouse
Houston, TX
04.2014 - 10.2019
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Developed menus for special occasions and events as requested by management.
- Maintained records of employee attendance and payroll information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TXSkills
- Staff Supervision
- Menu development
- Kitchen Management
- Quality Assurance
- Workflow Planning
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Recruitment
- Food Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- BOH Operations
- Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
01.2023 - 07.2024
GM/Kitchen Manager
Essence Bar And Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Main Event
10.2020 - 05.2022
Kitchen Grill Cook
Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 08.2020
Kitchen Supervisor
Logan's Roadhouse
04.2014 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Prairie View A&M University
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