James Jones
Cleveland,OH
Summary
To obtain a Kitchen Management Position that will lead to a position as a Executive Chef.. This will allow me to use the skills that I have obtained, and also learn new skills that will further allow me to grow in this profession. Proceed with my chosen career in management allowing me to excel and utilizing my education, skills, experience and personality to be an asset to the team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Miles Farmer Market
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Kitchen Manager
Red Robin
04.2019 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Kitchen Manager
Granite City
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs
- Effectively managed kitchen staff in producing food for catered events
- Ensured a clean and safe environment, adhering to all federal state and local sanitation and safety requirements
- Successful execution of kitchen operations
- Developed Strategies to improve areas in the kitchen
- Recognized for having a top team that consistently met monthly goals and customer satisfaction
- Oversee daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperatures
- Established and maintained a positive motivated team
- Consistently produced exceptional menu items
- Ensured all guest issues were resolved professionally in a timely manner
- Provided excellent customer service to all guest.
Corporate Team Leader
- Successfully opened 20 plus stores as a corporate trainer
- Managed kitchen staff of 20 plus employees during high volume dinner services for more than 500 diners each night
- Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs
- Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas
- Consistently kept a clean and safe work environment adhering to all federal, state, and local sanitation and safety requirements
- Ensured proper kitchen operations by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- Followed proper food handling methods, and maintained correct temperature of all food products
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team
- Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diner’s praise
- Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.
Kitchen Manager
Red Robin
08.2004 - 01.2012
Education
Diploma (GED) - Studied Business Management
Bluffton University
Skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication Skills
- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Supervised, received, and accounted for al merchandise that left and entered the facility
- Conducted inventory and processed daily inventory reports
- Issued merchandise to individual, and processed paperwork associated with those orders
- Cooked and prepared courses for meals
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Proactive and Focused
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Firm-Level Financial Assessment
Timeline
Sous Chef
Miles Farmer Market
04.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Red Robin
04.2019 - 11.2021
Kitchen Manager
Granite City
10.2013 - 10.2018
Kitchen Manager
Red Robin
08.2004 - 01.2012
Corporate Team Leader
Diploma (GED) - Studied Business Management
Bluffton University