Gabino Delgado Flores
Woodhaven Queens,NY
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with proven success at Bull Smith Tavern, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing food waste by implementing effective inventory control. Skilled in staff training and development, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Achieved rapid ticket times during peak hours, significantly boosting customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bull Smith Tavern
Long Island New York
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed kitchen operations to maintain compliance with health and safety standards, fostering a safe work environment.
- Directed inventory levels to enhance operational efficiency and reduce food waste through effective stock rotation.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance teamwork and collaboration.
- Created and executed new menu offerings to enhance customer satisfaction and reflect seasonal availability.
- Streamlined food preparation to support operational efficiency and minimize service delays.
- Executed performance evaluations on a consistent basis to foster continuous improvement among team members.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing service times.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality standards, maintaining consistency in presentation and taste across all dishes.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Streamlined kitchen operations through regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Utilized advanced culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes that delighted guests while maintaining the highest of quality standards.
- Created diverse and appealing menu, catering to wide range of dietary preferences and allergies.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Resolved conflicts within kitchen team promptly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for increasing restaurant profitability.
- Reduced food waste significantly, carefully managing inventory and implementing sustainability practices.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
- Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miguel Idalgo
Mexico CitiSkills
Multitasking and organization
Customer service
Food safety
Inventory management
Staff supervision
Food preparation
Staff training and development
Inventory control
Waste reduction
Problem-solving
Safe food handling
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Cleaning and sanitation
Ordering supplies
Staff management
Vendor relations
Sanitation standards
Food production management
Food and beverage management
Order accuracy
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bull Smith Tavern
05.2024 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Miguel Idalgo