James McKeown
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proven kitchen manager with a strong background in team leadership and customer service. Skilled in optimizing kitchen operations and training staff, resulting in improved service speed and customer loyalty. Dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and maintaining high food safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Celebres Pizza
1536 Packer Ave.
03.2016 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques & menu execution.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, enhancing menu variety for customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling for kitchen personnel, optimizing labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, improving service speed and overall operational efficiency.
- Monitored food preparation standards, maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Executive Sous Chef
Isabella's Italian Cuisine
1937 E Passyunk Ave.
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Supervised kitchen staff to insure high quality food preparation and presentation
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, focusing on local ingredients along with culinary trends.
- Trained new employee's & kitchen staff in techniques, safety protocols, and operational standers. Also, trained kitchen staff in various tasks under pressure in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with the executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen work space compliant with health department regulations.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation & execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
Electrician
Local 98 IBEW
Philadelphia, PA
04.2009 - 12.2014
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with electrical codes and standers.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical in residential and commercial settings.
- Developed efficent workflows to enhance productivity during installation projects.
- Troubleshot complex electical issues, ensuring timely resolution for minimal project disruption.
- Stored and maintained power tools & all equipment for each job.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, roofs and on towers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Father Judge High School
Philadelphia, PaNo Degree -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PASkills
- Detail-oriented manager recognized for optimizing work flows, Skilled and trained in management and customer service Prepared to work in a positive work environment where I can grow and help others grow to their best ability as a team
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Celebres Pizza
03.2016 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Isabella's Italian Cuisine
01.2015 - 02.2016
Electrician
Local 98 IBEW
04.2009 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Father Judge High School
No Degree -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania