Derek Huggins
Woodbury
Summary
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Millers Ale House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2007 - 12.2026
- Graduated from Gloucester County Institute of Technology with a degree in Culinary Arts, building a strong foundation in culinary skills and kitchen management.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations at Bonefish Grill from June 2007 to 2020, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.
- Managed kitchen staff and coordinated food preparation at Firebird Grill from 2014 to 2016, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
- Led kitchen operations at Longhorn Steakhouse and Applebee's from 2019 to 2022, contributing to menu development and staff training.
Education
High School or GED - undefined
Deptford Township High
Deptford Township, NJ06.2008
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Millers Ale House
01.2007 - 12.2026
High School or GED - undefined
Deptford Township High