Hector Bautista
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Organized team leader builds positive rapport, inspires trust and guides teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Room Team Lead
Hoya Vision Care
Lewisville, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of materials and minimizing shortages.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing defects.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing resource allocation to meet production goals consistently.
- Analyzed workflow metrics, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions for process improvement.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Kitchen Team Lead
Whatabuger
Lewisville, TX
01.2010 - 11.2020
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring timely stock replenishment and minimizing waste.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a safer working environment for all kitchen personnel.
- Streamlined food production processes, improving overall kitchen efficiency and service speed.
- Monitored food quality standards, ensuring adherence to health regulations and customer satisfaction.
- Fostered teamwork among staff through regular communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment for optimal productivity.
- Led a team of cooks, ensuring consistently high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Analyzed operational metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement within the kitchen environment.
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level.
- Managed scheduling for kitchen staff, ensuring proper coverage during peak service hours.
- Oversaw food purchasing decisions while balancing budgetary constraints with the need for fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Reduced waste and controlled costs with careful inventory management and menu planning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guyer
Denton, TXSkills
- Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Production monitoring
- Employee training
- Work assignment delegation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Daily workflow improvement
- Problem- solving
- Client service
- Shift scheduling
- Hard worker
Timeline
Mail Room Team Lead
Hoya Vision Care
01.2021 - Current
Kitchen Team Lead
Whatabuger
01.2010 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Guyer