Christopher Sheppard
Brookfield,WI
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Omalley's Pub and Grill
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce food waste and optimize inventory usage.
- Developed and updated menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Established and enforced health and safety protocols, maintaining compliance with local regulations.
- Trained and coached kitchen staff on cooking techniques and food safety practices.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to track stock levels and minimize shortages.
- Created staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak service times.
- Monitored food preparation processes to guarantee adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Streamlined food prep processes to enhance efficiency and reduce service times.
- Evaluated kitchen equipment needs and coordinated repair and maintenance schedules.
- Supervised daily operations to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Lead Line Cook
Roger Bros
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Led kitchen team in executing daily menu items with precision and consistency.
- Developed seasonal menus that enhanced overall dining experience and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety compliance throughout the kitchen.
- Conducted quality control checks on prepared dishes to ensure adherence to recipes.
- Assisted in creating special event menus tailored to customer preferences and dietary needs.
Line Cook
World Of Beer
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Executed food preparation tasks efficiently, ensuring timely service during high-volume periods.
- Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies, ensuring optimal ingredient freshness and availability.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, adhering to operational guidelines.
- Assisted in menu item assembly, ensuring presentation met restaurant standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Batesburg Leesville High School
Batesburg, SCSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering supplies
- Vendor relations
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Order accuracy
- Menu development
- Employee scheduling
- Food plating and presentation
- High volume dining
- Cost control
- Flexible schedule
- Recipe creation
- BOH operations
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Omalley's Pub and Grill
10.2024 - 12.2025
Lead Line Cook
Roger Bros
03.2021 - 09.2024
Line Cook
World Of Beer
01.2018 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Batesburg Leesville High School