Diana-Marie Howe
Bryant Pond,ME
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record of over 14 years at Good Food Store Inc, excelling in food safety compliance and effective inventory management. Renowned for mentoring staff and enhancing team productivity, achieving rapid ticket times during peak hours while maintaining high-quality service and a positive work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Good Food Store Inc
Bethel, ME
06.2010 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Manager
Java House Inc
Bethel, ME
07.1995 - 07.2004
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Bachelor In English - English
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME05.2003
Skills
- ServSafe certified
- Skilled food safety compliance
- Effective inventory management
- Proficient in task prioritization
- Detail-oriented
- Effective problem resolution
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Good Food Store Inc
06.2010 - 03.2025
Manager
Java House Inc
07.1995 - 07.2004
Bachelor In English - English
University of Maine At Augusta