Daniel Hartung
Denver,CO
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Room Manager
Covenant Living Of Colorado
02.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operations by creating efficient schedules for all dining room staff members.
- Ensured clean and safe dining environment by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop menus that catered to diverse customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
- Optimized workflow by cross-training employees in various roles throughout dining room operation.
- Greeted guests, sat at tables and brought orders to assist front of house staff.
- Led planning, set up and takedown for special events.
- Boosted employee morale and retention through effective communication and team-building activities.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented new catering software systems, streamlining booking process and increasing efficiency.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork among staff members by regularly hosting meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and successes within the department.
Line Cook
Covenant Living Of Colorado
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for our residents.
Sous Chef; Lead Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo @ Colorado Christian University
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction
- Supervised and enhanced work of 40 person team producing more than 1000 plates per day
- Headed up team safety committee to ensure operations ran efficiently while also reducing on the job injuries
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory
- Worked closely with Executive Chef and General Manager to create dynamic entrees for large banquets, including both plated and buffet events for up to 1500 people
- Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality
Education
ServSafe Expires 7/17/2027
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Associates of Applied Science
The Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO03.2007
Skills
- Front & Back of House Management
- High-volume dining experience
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Highly organized and methodical
- Effective use of time management
- Works well under pressure
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Customer service oriented
- Problem-solving
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Biweekly Payroll Management
Timeline
Dining Room Manager
Covenant Living Of Colorado
02.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Covenant Living Of Colorado
01.2020 - 02.2022
Sous Chef; Lead Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo @ Colorado Christian University
03.2016 - 01.2020
ServSafe Expires 7/17/2027
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Associates of Applied Science
The Art Institute of Colorado
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