Colin Veney
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 60 customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
O'Charley's
Glen Allen, VA
10.2001 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
Cook Shift Leader
Steak And Ale
Richmond, VA
03.1998 - 10.2001
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Coordinated hiring and training activities for kitchen and back of house employees while continuously monitoring performance.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 20 person team producing more than 250 plates per day
Skills
- Managing Deliveries
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Health Code Compliance
- Back of House Management
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Inventory Management
- Enforcing Nutritional Standards
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
O'Charley's
10.2001 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Steak And Ale
03.1998 - 10.2001