Christopher Phillips
517 N 17th Clinton
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Meritage Hospitality, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Proven track record in reducing food waste through efficient inventory control. Committed to maintaining food safety compliance and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Meritagehospitality
Weatherford, OK
02.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and service excellence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste through efficient ordering practices.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Analyzed kitchen workflows to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhancing team morale and staff retention rates.
- 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.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, OK05.2020
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Operations management
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Food and beverage management
- Supply ordering
- Order accuracy
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory coordination
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- ServSafe certification
- Shift scheduling
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Meritagehospitality
02.2021 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School