Elenilson Leiba

Burbank,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Shift Leader

Gus World Famous Fried Chicken

09.2023 - Current

Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Sous Chef

Pinz Bowling Center

12.2021 - 09.2023

Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

General Laborer

Lucifers Pizza

03.2019 - 01.2021

Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Kitchen Manager

Barneys Beanery

07.2016 - 02.2019

Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Skills

Team Leadership
Staff Development
Customer Service

Team Management
Excellent Communication

Timeline