Frank Figueroa
Middletown,DE
Summary
I'm a hardworking, very motivated individual with over 20 years kitchen experience. Most recently with the same restaurant for 22 years starting as a line cook and then moving on to Kitchen Management as well as being Floor Manager. Besides helping with the opening of various locations as far as construction and menu preparation I also helped in the development of floor plans, hiring, recipes, and even as a manager I spent a lot of time on the line during heavy volume at our busiest peaks. I just recently left my last job because I needed a change of atmosphere and some new challenges. There is still a lot I need to learn, but I am eager and willing to learn new methods and techniques as well as sharpening my skills. My work ethics is what drives me and I believe I can be a good addition to your team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Kitchen Manager/Floor Manager
Sandbar Sports Grill
03.2000 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed relationships and negotiating prices with vendors for ingredients and equipment.
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Line Cook/Floor Manager
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
03.1998 - 04.2003
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Usher/Premiere Artist/Staff Leader
Riviera Movie Theatre
04.1996 - 05.1997
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
- Maintained lobby, hallway and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
- Provided assistance to guests with special needs and helped with seat accommodations.
- Assisted theater vendors with necessary setup tasks.
- Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables, FL03.1996
Skills
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Portion Manage
- Strong work ethics
- Food Preparation
Accomplishments
Became Restaurant Manager of Johnny Rockets within 9 months of employment. Voted cook of the year two years in a row by my peers at Sandbar before moving on to management. Voted into Restaurant Management's Who's Who shortly after. Helped create and plan some of Sandbar's best promotional events. Rode bicycle 750 miles up the coast from Florida to North Carolina raising $2500 for charity while being sponsored by Sandbar through their webpage. Collected toys for tots from 30 plus guests while hosting private Holiday parties. Played a very integral part in the development and success of the Sandbar as part of a strong and well developed team that became more like family.
Certification
Restaurant Management Certification
Art/Drawing
I have recently taken up drawing again during my recent visit to Europe to highlight where I've been. It's very therapeutic
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook/Kitchen Manager/Floor Manager
Sandbar Sports Grill
03.2000 - 08.2022
Line Cook/Floor Manager
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
03.1998 - 04.2003
Usher/Premiere Artist/Staff Leader
Riviera Movie Theatre
04.1996 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
Restaurant Management Certification
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