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Tyler Watson

San Diego,CA

Summary

Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a leadership role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

ATC Noodles
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.

Front Desk Agent/Cashier

Lodo Wellness Center
Denver, CO
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by answering inquiries about business operations and policies, resolving concerns and developing creative solutions to guest concerns.
  • Answered phones, responded to inquiries, and took messages.
  • Completed end-of-day reporting and balanced registers to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Processed payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations of front desk area.

Packaging & Inventory Supervisor

GS Management
Denver, CO
09.2020 - 03.2022
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
  • Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Documented employee performance reviews in order to assess progress towards goals set out in training plans.

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery
Colorado City, CO
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
  • Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
District Of Columbia
06-2013

Skills

  • Staff Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Resource Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Purchasing
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Food Presentation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Development
  • Inventory Control
  • Data Analytics
  • Process Improvement
  • Staff Development
  • Recordkeeping Understanding
  • Team Direction
  • Production Scheduling

Affiliations

  • Passionate about learning and developing skills.
  • Goal-oriented as well as a self-starter
  • Disciplined hard worker.
  • Passionate about team building and others.
  • Good effective communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Problem-solver.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

ATC Noodles
07.2023 - 01.2024

Front Desk Agent/Cashier

Lodo Wellness Center
03.2022 - 07.2023

Packaging & Inventory Supervisor

GS Management
09.2020 - 03.2022

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery
11.2018 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School

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