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Overview
Work History
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Damian Watts Sr

Bellevue,NE

Summary

Experienced Kitchen Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist numerous customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Casey's General
Bellevue, NE
04.2021 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.

Dishwasher

Cheesecake Factory Inc
Omaha, NE
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.

Delivery Driver

Casey's General
Bellevue, NE
01.2015 - 11.2019
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs.

Grounds Crew Manager

Real E Ready Construction
OMAHA, NE
06.2010 - 04.2015
  • Managed [Number] day laborers in completing large landscaping projects exceeding $[Amount].
  • Maintained tools and equipment to foster safe and consistent operation.
  • Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
  • Used [Software] to work closely with clients and design project scopes, budgets and necessary plans.
  • Maintained detailed inventories of [Type] and [Type] equipment worth over $[Amount].
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

General Warehouse Worker

Walmart
Omaha, NE
02.2008 - 10.2010
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse work areas neat, floors clean and goods safely stacked.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Used pallet jacks to load and unload freight from flatbed trailers.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo for receiving, dispatching and staging of freight.

Education

GED -

Carroll High School
Monroe, LA
05.1997

Skills

  • Portioning Understanding
  • Menu Pricing and Writing
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Money Handling
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen Management

Accomplishments

  • Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
  • Saved $[Amount] per month in inventory costs by renegotiating key contracts.
  • Eliminated food waste, saving $[Amount] per shift.
  • Hired, trained and oversaw kitchen staff for new [Number]-seat restaurant.
  • Oversaw back of house for [size] operation.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Photography, Videography, Music, Video Editing, Audio Engineering, Construction, Mechanics, Assembly

My father was ex military, he taught me to go above & beyond all expectations. I have years of experience in all fields due to , the love , the compassion for the field.

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Casey's General
04.2021 - Current

Dishwasher

Cheesecake Factory Inc
11.2020 - 04.2021

Delivery Driver

Casey's General
01.2015 - 11.2019

Grounds Crew Manager

Real E Ready Construction
06.2010 - 04.2015

General Warehouse Worker

Walmart
02.2008 - 10.2010

GED -

Carroll High School
Damian Watts Sr