Ivan Paul Goins
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager, adept in inventory management and fostering vendor relationships, significantly reducing food waste. Proven expertise in business development and project management, with a knack for driving operational improvements and achieving rapid service outcomes. Skilled in multitasking and cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Fox And Hound
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Manager of Operations
Panera Bread
2023.03 - 2024.01
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Optimized inventory control procedures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory levels.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
2021.08 - 2023.02
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
ITT Technical Institute
Kansas City, KS06.2015
Associate of Arts - A+
Tech School
Lenexa, KS06.1999
Skills
- Revenue Quotas
- Project Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Development
- Budget Control
- Data Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Product Management
- Schedule Management
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Fox And Hound
2024.01 - 2024.05
Manager of Operations
Panera Bread
2023.03 - 2024.01
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
2021.08 - 2023.02
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - A+
Tech School
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