Christopher Mowatt
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Williams,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Xanterra Travel Collection
Williams, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Kitchen Supervisor
Xanterra Travel Collection
Williams, AZ
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Provided guidance to junior chefs on complex cooking techniques.
- Enforced strict adherence to health codes and safety protocols in the workplace.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency in the kitchen while minimizing waste.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Skills
- Sanitary Food Handling Procedures
- Kitchen Crew Training
- Food Handling Standards
- Cooking Procedures
- Food production management
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Meal service coordination
- BOH operations
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Xanterra Travel Collection
06.2024 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Xanterra Travel Collection
09.2023 - Current
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