Adaptable and enterprising kitchen manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Talented kitchen leader offer over 9 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Experienced kitchen manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 50+ customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.