David Heaton
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill, enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food waste by implementing effective inventory management techniques. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, with a strong focus on food safety and customer service. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking and problem-solving abilities, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
12.2015 - 08.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Kitchen Manager
Homefield Sports Bar
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Delivery Driver
Petersons Harley Davidson
12.2005 - 05.2008
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
Dockworker
Burdines/Macy's
02.2004 - 05.2005
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
- Utilized various tools and equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, resulting in efficient material movement throughout the facility.
Education
No Degree - Music Performance
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLHigh School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr. High
Miami, FL06-2003
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Order delivery practices
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
12.2015 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager
Homefield Sports Bar
07.2013 - 12.2015
Delivery Driver
Petersons Harley Davidson
12.2005 - 05.2008
Dockworker
Burdines/Macy's
02.2004 - 05.2005
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
No Degree - Music Performance
Florida State University
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr. High
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