David Pickett
Durham,North Carolina
Summary
Resourceful Kitchen Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and menu development. Excel in time management, communication, and problem-solving to ensure smooth kitchen operations and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Operator
Self-employeed
Durham, North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely completion of installations across multiple sites.
Kitchen Manager
Radius Pizzeria & Pub
Hillsborough, North Carolina
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Provided feedback during tasting sessions to help refine existing dishes or develop new ones.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
- In charge of all BOH operations
Company Manager
Overkill inc
Durham, NC
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate materials for their tiling project needs.
- Applied adhesives to the surface of tiles before installation.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed for specific jobs.
- Installed backer boards as required prior to tiling on floors and walls.
- Followed industry standards for proper installation methods.
- Collaborated with contractors, subcontractors, architects, designers throughout the entire process from start to finish.
- Prepared surfaces for tiling by removing existing flooring material or other obstructions.
- Attended training courses related to the latest trends in tile installation techniques.
- Measured, cut, and installed ceramic, porcelain, stone, and marble tile in residential and commercial settings.
- Inspected finished installations for quality assurance purposes.
- Cut and shaped tile into specified shapes using wet saws or tile cutters.
Executive Sous Chef
The Refectory Cafe
Durham, NC
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Hired as grill cook, worked my way to lead line cook and second in command
- My responsibilities range from working multiple stations, menu development, portion control, training new employees, cleaning proteins, hot and cold prep, closing the kitchen, etc
Line Cook
Macgregor Draft House
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Working multiple stations, lead line cooking, hot and cold prep, opening restaurant
Lead Line Cook
Top Dawg Pub & Grill
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Lead Line Cook, opening/closing restaurant, inventory, hot and cold prep, training new employees
Lead Line Cook
Pancake House
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead Line Cook, opening restaurant, hot and cold prep
General Manager
Papa Johns
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Hiring/Firing, Inventory, Cash Management, Overseeing all Operations
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Hillside High School
Durham, NCSkills
- Employee monitoring
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Menu development
- Conflict resolution
- Ordering supplies
- Profit margin analysis
- Problem-solving
- Food production management
- Health code compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Catering coordination
- Food plating and presentation
- Recruitment and hiring
Certification
08/2015 ServeSafe Mgr Certified US Foods
Languages
Spanish: Beginner
Timeline
Business Operator
Self-employeed
11.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Radius Pizzeria & Pub
07.2024 - 11.2024
Company Manager
Overkill inc
12.2019 - 06.2024
Executive Sous Chef
The Refectory Cafe
07.2017 - 12.2019
Line Cook
Macgregor Draft House
08.2016 - 08.2017
Lead Line Cook
Top Dawg Pub & Grill
02.2016 - 07.2016
Lead Line Cook
Pancake House
08.2015 - 07.2016
General Manager
Papa Johns
02.2012 - 06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Hillside High School