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On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Greeley, COLoveland, CO
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David Keller
Culinarian
Greeley,CO
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Summary
Results-driven Assistant General Manager with expertise in recruiting, customer service, and financial management. Brings extensive experience in overseeing operations and improving team performance to enhance productivity and morale.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Coyote's Southwestern Grill
Greeley, CO
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Assisted in daily restaurant operations and staff management.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal service coverage.
- Monitored inventory and procured necessary supplies.
- Trained new employees on service standards and menu items.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complaints effectively.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain food quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
Kitchen Manager
Vatos Tacos and Tequila
Loveland, Colorado
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed kitchen operations ensuring high food quality and safety standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Supervised staff, providing training and guidance on culinary techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies.
- Implemented sanitation procedures to maintain a clean kitchen environment.
- Scheduled shifts to optimize staffing levels during peak hours.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
Executive Chef
Rock Bottom Restaurant
Colorado Springs
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
Kitchen Supervisor
Rock Bottom Restaurant
Colorado Springs
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised kitchen staff during high-volume service periods.
- Coordinated food preparation and cooking schedules for efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to safety and sanitation standards consistently.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO 08.2015 - 05.2016
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen operations management
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Menu development
- Training and development
- Customer service
- Resource allocation
- Proactive problem solving
- Time management
- Employee motivation
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
Certification
- State Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Coyote's Southwestern Grill
08.2024 - 08.2026
Kitchen Manager
Vatos Tacos and Tequila
05.2021 - 08.2024
Executive Chef
Rock Bottom Restaurant
10.2018 - 05.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Rock Bottom Restaurant
08.2016 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Pikes Peak Community College
08.2015 - 05.2016