Dylan Ross
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Results-driven kitchen manager and shift manager with expertise in team leadership, labor management, and inventory control. Proven ability to optimize operations while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards. Demonstrated success in enhancing efficiency and productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
mt1
Autobell
Yorktown, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating timely stock replenishment activities.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conveying relevant updates to incoming teams.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following any incidents that occurred during shifts.
Kitchen Manager
saudade tapas bar
Williamsburg, Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Supervised kitchen staff, providing training and guidance on food preparation techniques.
- Developed menus in collaboration with chefs, focusing on seasonal ingredients and flavors.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain stock for menu needs.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all kitchen activities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warhill High School
Williamsburg06-2022
Skills
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Shift coordination
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Process optimization
- Supervision and leadership
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data management
Timeline
mt1
Autobell
08.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
saudade tapas bar
02.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Warhill High School