Open To Work
Christopher Thomas
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Resourceful culinary professional with expertise in food preparation and safety compliance. Enhances customer satisfaction through strong team leadership and operational management, while mentoring staff to uphold high standards in food quality and kitchen efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Taco Bell
Raleigh, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and high customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on food safety protocols and customer service standards.
- Mentored staff, enhancing cooking skills and ensuring proper kitchen maintenance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing dining experiences and fostering loyalty.
- Established workstations with thenecessary ingredients, utensils, and equipment for seamless service.
- Restocked food items throughout shifts, preparing essential ingredients for timely meal preparation.
- Assisted with food inventory management by accurately receiving and storing delivered items.
Doorman/greeter
13 West 13th St
Manhattan, NY
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Greeted tenants, vendors, and guests, maintaining nonresident log books to enhance security and deny unauthorized entry.
- Monitored outside area and entrance for safety hazards, ensuring sidewalks were clear of snow, ice, and debris, and reported serious safety issues.
- Collected and organized guest laundry for cleaning service, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Transferred luggage trunks and packages to and from room loading areas vehicle and transportation.
- Maintained confidentiality by declining unauthorized requests for information.
Manager
Burger Box
Manhattan, NY
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Established and enforced clear goals to enhance collaborative efforts among employees.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff development requirements.
- Identified and corrected performance issues to reduce disruptions in business operations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication standards.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to better meet customer needs.
Associate/Cashier
Trader Joe's
Manhattan, NY
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Replenished inventory with a focus on addressing customer needs.
- Prepared products for sales floor by tagging and restocking pallets, ensuring readiness for customer purchase.
- Organized storage of articles in bins, shelves, and assigned areas by product categories to streamline inventory management.
- Operated forklift to efficiently place merchandise in designated areas, enhancing accessibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Xaverian High School
Manhattan, NY06-2006
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bmcc
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Food safety
- Operational management
- Inventory management
- Facility management
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Complaint resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Food Handler
- ServeSafe managers certified
Timeline
Supervisor
Taco Bell
01.2026 - Current
Manager
Burger Box
12.2019 - 01.2020
Doorman/greeter
13 West 13th St
02.2015 - 11.2022
Associate/Cashier
Trader Joe's
01.2012 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Xaverian High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bmcc