Jason Nace
Richmond,VA
Summary
Driven Assistant Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Mellow Mushroom, enhancing kitchen operations through effective staff training and cost control. Skilled in inventory management and food safety compliance, I significantly improved quality assurance and operational efficiency. Expertise in waste reduction and fostering team collaboration underscores my commitment to excellence. Experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist Countless customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- 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.
- 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.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
James River High School
Midlothian05.2018
Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Control
- Ordering Supplies
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Safety Compliance
- Food Preparation
- Scheduling Staff
- Kitchen Management
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Product Rotation
- Supply Ordering
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
11.2021 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
02.2017 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
James River High School