Kitchen Manager
El Beso Mexican Restaurante & Cantina
Greenfield, WI
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.