Colton Elliott
Morganville,KS
Summary
Recognized for staff training and problem-solving abilities, Experienced in maintaining sanitation standards and ensuring food safety compliance, contributing to efficiency and quality assurance, Experience in managing kitchen staff, optimizing workflows, proven ability to drive team collaboration, ensuring consistent, high-quality service and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in inventory control, staff training, and implementing efficient processes to enhance operational effectiveness. Known for reliability and achieving results. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Manager
Tallgrass Tap House
Manhattan, KS
10.2021 - Current
- Directed kitchen activities, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring consistent product quality.
- Guided staff in personal development focused on food safety, effective cleaning practices, and consistency with our products every day.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in food service.
- Monitored and enforced product standards to maintain operational integrity and quality assurance.
- Organized stockroom for quick and safety-centered workflow and prepared for company inspections.
- Conducted nightly inventory walkthrough to ensure accurate preparation lists for morning operations.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
15-24 Brew House
Clay Center, KS
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on standard procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated meal prep schedules to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Evaluated kitchen performance to identify areas for improvement and boost operational efficiency.
- Assisted in learning kitchen dynamics and training processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clay Center Community High School
Clay Center, KSSkills
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Performance evaluations
- Recipe-based cooking
- Problem-solving
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Back of House Manager
Tallgrass Tap House
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
15-24 Brew House
08.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Clay Center Community High School