Giovanni Perez Esquilin
Pleasantville
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with proven expertise at Chipotle, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Successfully trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative environment while reducing food waste. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and consistently exceeding health department standards through meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Offering strong foundation in organizational and leadership skills, ready to learn and grow within kitchen management role. Delivers ability to quickly grasp food safety standards and efficient kitchen operations. Ready to use and develop skills in team coordination and inventory management in role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained and supervised team members in food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Implemented scheduling systems to enhance labor productivity during peak service hours.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- 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.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Restaurant Busser
Provenza
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted servers by promptly clearing and resetting tables for efficient service.
- Supported kitchen staff with timely delivery of dishes to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored supply levels, restocking items as needed to maintain service flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasantville Highschool
Pleasantville, NJNo Degree - HVAC/Construction
Ideal Institute of Technology
Pleasantville, NJ06-2026
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Staff supervision
- Cleaning and sanitation
- ServSafe certification
- [Language] fluency
Certification
- ServSafe License
- OSHA 30 License
- NCCER Core License
- State seal of Biliteracy
- Casino dealer license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
09.2024 - 10.2025
Restaurant Busser
Provenza
05.2023 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Pleasantville Highschool
No Degree - HVAC/Construction
Ideal Institute of Technology