Graham Willis
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at The GOAT, enhancing kitchen operations and boosting ticket turnover by adeptly managing multitasking and fostering team collaboration. Expert in food safety and inventory management, I excel in optimizing productivity and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health codes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The GOAT
Nashville, TN
04.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- 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.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
Kitchen Lead
Chilis's Bar and Grill
Nashville, TN
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours or special events.
Kitchen Line Cook
Noshville Delicatessen
Nashville, TN
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
None - None
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNSkills
Multitasking and Organization
Customer Service
Food Safety
Inventory Management
Staff Supervision
Food Preparation
Staff Training and Development
Kitchen Management
Inventory Control
Waste Reduction
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Safe Food Handling
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Cleaning and sanitation
Ordering Supplies
Staff Management
Vendor Relations
Operations Management
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Sanitation Standards
Health Code Compliance
Food production management
Recipes and menu planning
Supply Ordering
Product Rotation
Food and Beverage Management
Order Accuracy
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
Goal Setting
Menu development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The GOAT
04.2021 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Chilis's Bar and Grill
06.2018 - 03.2021
Kitchen Line Cook
Noshville Delicatessen
09.2015 - 09.2017
None - None
Nashville State Community College