Eliseo Rendondon
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Culinary Manager with 4 years of experience in the kitchen. Successful at managing a high-demand setting with up to 54 employees while acting as a head chef. Adept at cost-effective reorganizations with extensive knowledge of food vendors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Manager
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Phoneix , Arizona
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Monitored equipment maintenance, addressing issues promptly.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce waste and expenses.
- Assisted with hiring decisions, including interviewing potential candidates.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality Food
- Conducted performance evaluations for team members regularly.
- Fostered a positive work environment for team morale improvement.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Controlled inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Coordinated catering services for special events or large parties.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, ensuring satisfaction.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw food preparation and presentation to ensure quality.
- Scheduled staff shifts while optimizing labor costs effectively.
- Displayed strong leadership skills by motivating employees during busy periods of service.
Shift Leader
Sol Mexican Cosina
Scottsdale, Arizona
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Maintained clean work environment by enforcing sanitation standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Collaborated with management on budget planning to streamline expenses efficiently.
- Performed quality control checks on dishes before serving customers.
- Assisted in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring new team members.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Fostered teamwork among staff through effective communication techniques.
- Trained new employees in proper food safety and handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2005
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- ServSafe Manager
- Cost Control
- Food Storage
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- serv Safe Certified
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Romano's Macaroni Grill
11.2020 - 05.2024
Shift Leader
Sol Mexican Cosina
07.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
North High School
- serv Safe Certified
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