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Jeffrey Currier

York Village,ME

Summary

Accountable Chef Manager successful building effective culinary staff. Interested in promoting positive kitchen environments and willing to pitch in and help with tasks. Background working in various fine dining establishments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/cook

JNR Restaurant Group
Sedona, AZ
04.2016 - 05.2020
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication, consistent training.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
  • Enhanced business productivity by training 10 team members and 8 servers on best practices and protocols.

Manager/Owner/Operator

Pavati Water Solutions
Goffstown, NH
05.2006 - 07.2014
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
  • Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.

Education

High School Diploma -

G.L.R.V.T.H.S.
Andover, Ma.

Skills

  • Quality Control and Oversight
  • Monitoring Food Preparation
  • Food Allergies
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Staff Recruiting and Hiring
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Instruction and Delegation
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Waste Control
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Product Availability
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Money Handling
  • Scheduling Equipment Repairs
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Effective Team Management
  • Inventory Records
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Inventory Control Systems
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Kitchen Preparation
  • Check Writing
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance

Timeline

Manager/cook

JNR Restaurant Group
04.2016 - 05.2020

Manager/Owner/Operator

Pavati Water Solutions
05.2006 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

G.L.R.V.T.H.S.

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