Christopher Romero
Aurora,CO
Summary
Accomplished restaurant and hospitality management professional with 7 years of operations and management experience. Led teams in labor management, inventory control, and employee training while ensuring high service and food-quality standards. Skilled in coordinating front-of-house and back-of-house operations, with comprehensive knowledge of restaurant dynamics from kitchen production to customer service and financial oversight.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Red Robin
Denver, Colorado
02.2021 - 10.2025
- Led daily back-of-house kitchen operations and supported kitchen staff during service.
- Prepared food according to established recipes, quality standards, and presentation requirements.
- Supervised kitchen processes, ensuring consistent quality and efficient service delivery.
- Facilitated employee training and development, enhancing team skills and knowledge in the kitchen.
- Maintained food-quality, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated kitchen responsibilities and optimized workflow during high-volume periods, ensuring smooth operations.
SHIFT LEAD /Head Bartender
Chili's Restaurant
Denver, Colorado
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Supported daily restaurant operations across front-of-house and service functions.
- Served as a shift leader responsible for supporting and supervising restaurant employees.
- Performed bartending, serving, hosting, and other restaurant responsibilities as needed.
- Handled cash, balanced and closed drawers, and distributed employee tips.
- Supported customer-service standards and resolved guest concerns.
- Assisted management with daily operational responsibilities and employee coordination.
- Worked effectively in a high-volume full-service restaurant environment
LEAD CHEF/Kitchen Manager
Lazydog
Denver, CO
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Led back-of-house kitchen operations in a high-volume full-service restaurant environment.
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily food-production responsibilities.
- Maintained food-quality, presentation, consistency, and preparation standards.
- Trained and supported kitchen employees in recipes, procedures, and operational expectations.
- Coordinated kitchen workflow during busy service periods.
- Supported inventory control, product organization, and kitchen readiness.
- Ensured adherence to food-safety and sanitation standards.
- Worked closely with restaurant leadership and front-of-house operations to maintain efficient service.
Store owner/ general manager
Dazbog coffee
Greeley, Colorado
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations of a coffee shop with ownership-level responsibility.
- Supervised, trained, and scheduled employees to maintain efficient store operations.
- Managed inventory levels, product ordering, receiving, and stock organization.
- Handled cash management, deposits, and daily financial procedures.
- Coordinated staffing and employee responsibilities according to business needs.
- Maintained customer-service standards and addressed customer concerns.
- Oversaw daily store performance and operational efficiency.
- Developed a positive and productive team environment while maintaining operational expectations.
- Managed multiple areas of the business simultaneously, including staffing, inventory, customer service, cash controls, and daily operations.
Assistant Manager
Firehouse Subs
Greeley, CO
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed inventory, product receiving, and truck ordering.
- Supervised employees and maintained operational standards during shifts.
- Assisted with employee scheduling, task delegation, and staffing.
- Handled cash, deposits, and financial reconciliation.
- Supported customer service and resolved operational issues.
- Maintained appropriate stock levels and organized restaurant inventory.
- Assisted management with daily opening, closing, and operational procedures.
- Assisted with daily restaurant operations and employee supervision.
Education
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora, COSkills
- Kitchen management
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation standards
- Hygiene practices
- Quality assurance
- Inventory control
- Ordering supplies
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
Certification
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Red Robin
02.2021 - 10.2025
LEAD CHEF/Kitchen Manager
Lazydog
03.2020 - 09.2023
Store owner/ general manager
Dazbog coffee
05.2019 - 10.2022
SHIFT LEAD /Head Bartender
Chili's Restaurant
09.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Firehouse Subs
04.2016 - 08.2019
Smoky Hill High School