Erik Arnett
Carrollton
Summary
Passionate, responsible, hard working professional.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Team Leader
Tommy Bahama
Plano, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality culinary creations and consistently meeting dietary requirements.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency, implementing time-saving techniques and optimizing workflows.
- Elevated team performance through hands-on training, mentoring, and guidance in advanced culinary techniques.
- Ensured food safety compliance by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and regularly maintaining a clean working environment.
Supervisor
Moxie's Grill & Bar
Plano, TX
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, quest expectations and restaurant protocols
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs inline with budget limitations
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Eno's Pizza Tavern
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in diferent areas
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Deli Associate
FLIK Hospitality Group
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders
- Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Shift Leader
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing.
Line Cook/Trainer
Moviehouse & Eatery
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Trained new employees on how to work each station
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef's instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Recording Arts
Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA01.2013
Skills
- Works Well Under Stress
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Excellent Work Ethic
- High-volume dining
- Active Listening Skills
- Honest Employee
- Attention To Detail
- Fast learner
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Culinary Team Leader
Tommy Bahama
03.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Moxie's Grill & Bar
04.2021 - 01.2023
Kitchen Manager
Eno's Pizza Tavern
10.2020 - 04.2021
Deli Associate
FLIK Hospitality Group
05.2019 - 04.2020
Shift Leader
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
12.2017 - 03.2019
Line Cook/Trainer
Moviehouse & Eatery
07.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Recording Arts
Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood