Christopher Kleina

Key member of restaurant opening team, wide range of responsibilities including;

• Create job descriptions for Back of House Employees
• Develop and Implement new menu items
• Onboarding new employees
• Collaborating with Front of House team to optimize menu execution and improve customer satisfaction levels.
• Mentored staff in cooking techniques and safety protocols
• Ensure SNHD and EcoSure food safety compliance

• Audit restaurants using Southern Nevada Health District guidelines
• Perform a full inspection of restaurants, create visual evidence, and recommend corrective action.
• Deployed interpersonal skills to coach employees and explain proper procedures.

Managed the day to day operations of a $12 million dollar restaurant

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
• Responsible for documenting all regular maintenance and repair of restaurant machinery and premises.
• Scheduling of all food and beverage deliveries, ensuring costs adhere to restaurant budgets.
• Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
• Implemented standardized recipes set by Executive Chef for production of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

Planned and directed high volume food preparation for a $6 million restaurant

• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
• Assisted Executive Chef with other restaurants and special events.

Responsible for day to day operations of the Silver Spur Steakhouse, including::

• Maintained line processes to maintain consistency, quality and presentation.
• Mentored staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
• Planned daily specials and monitored safety and sanitation.
• Assisted Executive Chef with other restaurants and events.