Devaughn Robinson-Santa
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Rock N’ Roll Sushi, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced menu offerings through innovative recipe development while fostering a collaborative team environment. Skilled in operations management and conflict resolution, driving productivity improvements and ensuring high standards of food safety. Consult with clients and third party vendors to ensure efficiency and accuracy with commercial builds. Hiring manager. Problem solving on construction projects. Development of project task management. Middle man for clients, contractors and insurance companies.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Rock N’ Roll Sushi
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste for cost-effective kitchen performance.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
Lead Technician
Commercial Interior Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing equipment downtime.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Go over insurance coverage and job specifications with clients to ensure understanding
- Sign up contracts with clients and third party contractors and/or companies
- Create daily task and ensure they are met on time
Lead Technician
Puroclean Disaster Services
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised installation of commercial interiors, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to optimize workflow and meet client deadlines.
- Trained junior technicians on installation techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed projects to ensure compliance with industry regulations and client expectations.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced project turnaround times and increased overall productivity.
- Collaborated with design teams to provide technical insights during the planning phase of projects.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
Assistant Manager
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted in training and onboarding new team members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels and implemented ordering processes to reduce waste.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize labor costs while maintaining service quality.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Jersey College
Tampa, FL08.2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Operations management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Supply ordering
- Order accuracy
- Employee scheduling
- Productivity improvement
- Cost control
- Health inspections
- New employee recruitment
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor relationship management
Timeline
Lead Technician
Commercial Interior Solutions
06.2022 - 08.2024
Lead Technician
Puroclean Disaster Services
02.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
09.2016 - 12.2018
Kitchen Manager
Rock N’ Roll Sushi
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Jersey College