CHRISTOPHER Murray
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Papermill, excelling in kitchen operations and food safety standards. Proven track record in quality control and inventory management, leading teams to optimize efficiency and reduce waste. Strong leadership skills drive exceptional service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Papermill
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
11.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality across menu offerings.
- Enforced sanitation and safety standards to uphold food safety during preparation processes.
- Managed inventory levels to optimize ingredient availability and reduce waste.
Lead Cook
Shipwreck Cove
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Executed cooking operations in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, upholding sanitation and food safety standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Prepared diverse menus in accordance with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
Kitchen Manager
Uncle Bud's Catfish, Chicken & Such
Nashville, Tn
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, coordinating prep lists, employee assignments, food production, quality control, and scheduling.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Established cooking procedures to uphold quality and safety standards.
- Managed inventory and ordering processes to align with labor and food cost targets.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock and minimize waste.
Shift Lead
Cracker Barrel
Nashville, Tennessee
02.2014 - 10.2020
- Supervised daily operations and maintained staffing levels for efficient service.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize labor and ensure proper coverage.
- Led cook line operations while training new kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
- Monitored ticket times to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Trained new employees on company policies and best practices in customer service.
Lead cook/ Broil Cook
Char Steakhouse
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for broil cooking in an upscale high volume steakhouse. Prepping the line, making sure all meat is cooked to the
- Perfect temp. Setting the tone and pace for the rest of the line to sell orders in a timely manner. While keeping a high level of
- Cleanliness.
Operations Manager
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments within the medical center.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance service delivery.
- Managed staff scheduling to maintain optimal coverage and workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated ordering, shipping, and receiving of food products to ensure timely availability for patients and retail.
Education
High School -
Somerville High School
Somerville, Massachusetts12-1989
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety standards
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Time management
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Chef
The Papermill
11.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Shipwreck Cove
07.2024 - 11.2024
Kitchen Manager
Uncle Bud's Catfish, Chicken & Such
10.2020 - 07.2024
Lead cook/ Broil Cook
Char Steakhouse
08.2018 - 08.2020
Shift Lead
Cracker Barrel
02.2014 - 10.2020
Operations Manager
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2014
High School -
Somerville High School