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Christopher Eckard

Westminster,MD

Summary

Adept at driving operational excellence, I leveraged my expertise in kitchen equipment maintenance and team leadership at Applebees to enhance food production efficiency and foster a collaborative work environment. My strategic approach to cost control and staff development significantly boosted restaurant performance, showcasing my commitment to professionalism and quality.

Talented kitchen leader offer over [Number] years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Applebees
01.2014 - 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.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.

Instructional Assistant

Carroll County Public Schools
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
Westminster, MD
06-2009

Skills

  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Food production management
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Cost controls
  • Performance monitoring
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Cash Handling
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Reduced labor costs [Number]% by reworking schedules and workflow.
  • Nominated for Kitchen Manager of the year.
  • Ran lowest food cost in district for 5 years in a row.
  • Was considered for a GM postion.
  • Won multiple kitchen awards.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Carroll County Public Schools
09.2015 - 07.2017

Kitchen Manager

Applebees
01.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School

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