James Riker
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced professional with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and wait staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Bar tender
The Rose Bud
Lexington , KY
Server
Minglewood Cafe, Muscatine IA
Lexington, KY
04.2024 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Country Boy Brewing
Lexington, KY
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Bakery, Kitchen, Prep, Dish, Bar Tend, Server
Dudley's on Short
Lexington, KY
10.2016 - 08.2022
- I worked in every possession in the restaurant. my last being the bakery.
- Most of my time there I was a bar tender, where I worked with guest and private parties.
- Kitchen prep and Salad and appetizer station.
- Server and Server assistant to start at this resuarant.
Bar Tender
McCarthy's irish pub
Lexington , Ky
08.2010 - 02.2015
Education
Associate of Arts - Digital Media
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2003
Skills
- Food inspection
- Guest Engagement
- Beverage Preparation
- Food Running
- Supply Restocking
- Food safety understanding
- Strong Work Ethic
- Menu knowledge
- Sales Techniques
- POS operation
- Cash Handling
Certification
- S.T.A.R. training
- Food Handlers certificate
Timeline
Server
Minglewood Cafe, Muscatine IA
04.2024 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Country Boy Brewing
09.2022 - 04.2024
Bakery, Kitchen, Prep, Dish, Bar Tend, Server
Dudley's on Short
10.2016 - 08.2022
Bar Tender
McCarthy's irish pub
08.2010 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Digital Media
Full Sail University
Bar tender
The Rose Bud
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