Detail-oriented with over four years of experience in kitchen management. Skilled in multitasking, problem-solving, and inventory control. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Work History
Kitchen Manager
7 Years 11 Months
Carlos O'Kelly's | 11.2018 - Current
Hosting and busser experience (2018)
Learned to effectively seat a restaurant while giving good customer service
Able to multitask and work dual position during peak hours
Greeted guests and able to take to-go orders over the phone
Serving experience (2019)
Able to solve customer concerns fast and efficiently with little management involvement
Communicated well with back of house employees to ensure customer satisfaction
Delivered orders in a timely manner while balancing multiple other tables
Managed split checks and handled cash while keeping all transactions organized
Hospitality Manager (promoted 2021)
Scheduling to meet labor goals
Active coaching throughout the shift
Organized caterings to meet customer needs and offered solution when an issue arises
Learning bar inventory to find problem areas with waste
Hiring and training new employees to company standard
Kitchen Manager (promoted January 2024)
Supervised daily kitchen operations and gave active coaching during shift
Trained kitchen staff on food preparation techniques
Developed and maintained schedules for kitchen staff to meet labor goals
Collaborated with front of house team to improve communication
Scheduled and received food deliveries
Taking lead from the general manager to meet goals with labor and food costs
Weekly inventory to catch any food loss that need to be addressed
Hiring and training new team members to the restaurant standard
Proactively able to organize large orders such as catering