Daniel Richardson
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Hospitality Manager with expertise in team leadership within fast-paced environments. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Recognized for strategic problem-solving and effective communication skills, driving operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Executive Steward
MGM Resorts-Luxor
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of stewarding department, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Managed inventory control processes for kitchen supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to streamline dishwashing processes, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
Kitchen Manager
Lookout supper club
04.2013 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
Cook/ Prep Cook/ Banquet Cook
American legion post 271
05.2006 - 07.2013
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paynesville Area High School
Paynesville, MN06-2004
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Sanitation protocols
- Task delegation
- Banquet operations
- Waste reduction
- Scheduling proficiency
- Health code compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team leadership
Timeline
Assistant Executive Steward
MGM Resorts-Luxor
03.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Lookout supper club
04.2013 - 01.2024
Cook/ Prep Cook/ Banquet Cook
American legion post 271
05.2006 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Paynesville Area High School