Darius Keys
LEXINGTON,Kentucky
Summary
Exceptional kitchen leader with over 6 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Regularly motivating employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls, as well as being service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Restaurant Supervisor
Red Lobster
Lexington, KY
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional service and effectively addressing customer concerns.
- Streamlined restaurant operations by implementing efficient systems for managing staff schedules, inventory control, and budgeting.
- Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, health codes, license requirements and top service standards.
- Directed both FOH and BOH employees through daily tasks and monitored performance throughout day. As well as facilitated collaboration between FOH and BOH teams, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by creating an engaging workplace culture with open communication channels and opportunities for growth.
Certified Grill Master
Red Lobster
Lexington, KY
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Improved ticket times by implementing efficient grilling processes during peak hours.
- Demonstrated versatility by stepping into other kitchen roles as needed, ensuring smooth restaurant operations.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by diligently adhering to allergen-safe cooking practices.
Team Lead Trainer
Panera Bread
Nicholasville, KY
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with management to identify skill gaps and create targeted training initiatives.
- Evaluated individual employee progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
05.2017
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Effective Leadership
- Labor Cost Control
- Allergy Awareness
- Guest Relations
- Staff training
- Employee Motivation
- Health and Safety Standards
Certification
Serv-Safe Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursTimeline
Certified Restaurant Supervisor
Red Lobster
05.2023 - Current
Certified Grill Master
Red Lobster
04.2021 - Current
Team Lead Trainer
Panera Bread
11.2020 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School