Garner L. Giddings
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced kitchen manager and team leader skilled in overseeing daily operations, food safety compliance, and staff training. Proven track record in inventory management and customer satisfaction, driving operational efficiency and high-quality food service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked food items according to Chipotle's quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grilling area to support efficient operations and enhance customer experience.
- Followed food safety guidelines to uphold safe handling practices.
- Engaged with customers to assess satisfaction with meal preparation and address any concerns promptly.
- Accurately filled all orders in a timely manner to enhance service efficiency.
- Executed sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage to uphold food safety standards.
- Ensured food was cooked to appropriate temperatures in compliance with health regulations.
- Performed closing duties, including organizing leftovers and cleaning grills.
Kitchen Manager
Main Event Entertainment
West Chester, Ohio
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Supervised cooking staff to uphold quality control during meal preparation.
- Trained staff on food handling and preparation techniques, improving safety compliance.
- Implemented sanitation practices, ensuring a consistently clean kitchen environment.
- Developed policies and procedures to maintain high-quality standards in food service.
- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels for operational efficiency.
- Conducted weekly inventories of food items, ensuring freshness and availability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall dining experience.
Certified Line Cook Trainer
Main Event Entertainment
West Chester, OH
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Trained line cooks in food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols, enhancing team competency and compliance.
- Demonstrated cooking methods to enhance staff skills, improving overall kitchen performance and dish quality.
- Enforced sanitation standards to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted culinary management in menu planning and development, contributing to creative and efficient menu offerings.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and facilitated supply ordering.
- Maintained daily cleanliness and organization of kitchen tools and workstations.
- Provided performance feedback to improve training programs.
Inventory Control Manager
Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2015 - 01.2025
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal product availability and minimizing waste.
- Streamlined order processes and coordinated deliveries with suppliers, enhancing efficiency in inventory replenishment.
- Trained staff on inventory management systems and best practices.
- Implemented storage solutions to optimize warehouse space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve inventory discrepancies swiftly, maintaining accuracy in stock records.
- Developed strategies for reducing waste and improving inventory turnover rates.
- Maintained accurate records and reviewed data to evaluate department performance.
- Monitored inventory storage, enforcing proper handling and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High
East St. Louis, Illinois05-1984
Skills
- Grill operation
- Food safety management
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe adherence
- Equipment sanitation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Timeline
Grill Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
06.2026 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Main Event Entertainment
10.2025 - 06.2026
Certified Line Cook Trainer
Main Event Entertainment
01.2025 - 10.2025
Inventory Control Manager
Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
04.2015 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
East St. Louis Senior High