James Springer
Columbus
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager excelling in staff management, food safety, and inventory control. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and drive profitability through effective budget management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Dewey's Pizza
Dublin, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service standards.
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Used forecasting and usage data to meet food budget goals, while ensuring I maintained product levels that led to running successful restaurant.
- Trained new employees on kitchen operations, enhancing team productivity and performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Led the interviewing and hiring processes, selecting candidates that met our company standards.
- Addressed equipment issues and contacted the proper service providers to maintain a functional and safe work environment.
- Effectively built schedules that factored in labor cost and employee skill levels to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Cook Shift Leader
Dewey's Pizza
Dublin, OH
06.2016 - 08.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and service quality.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Optimized workflow processes to enhance team productivity during peak hours.
- Communicated with fellow team members and management in a fast-paced work environment.
- Modeled efficiency and consistency to ensure that we provided quality guest experiences and met time goal standards.
- Collaborated with my team, providing assistance and feedback that led to team development.
Line Cook
Panera Bread
Columbus, OH
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared menu items efficiently, maintaining consistency in quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Maintained a clean work environment by closing the kitchen using company checklists.
Education
Teaching License - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2016
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Employee scheduling
- Food cost analysis
- Vendor relations
- Recruitment and hiring
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Dewey's Pizza
08.2023 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Dewey's Pizza
06.2016 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Panera Bread
08.2013 - 06.2016
Teaching License - Education
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
The Ohio State University