Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Business Leadership and ventures
Achievements
Timeline
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Joel Ramos

Fort Worth

Summary

Culinary professional with over 30 years of experience in restaurant management, specializing in both corporate and family-owned establishments. Proven ability to enhance underperforming kitchens, ensuring high-quality food and exceptional presentation. Strong leadership skills foster team collaboration and drive operational excellence. Committed to delivering results in fast-paced, challenging environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

The Cafe
Haltom City
09.2019 - Current
  • Implemented cost control measures to ensure budget compliance.
  • Cultivated relationships with local suppliers for fresh produce and products.
  • Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations.
  • Oversaw financial management and budgeting processes.
  • Developed strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Designed promotional activities to attract new customers and improve visibility.

Chef/Kitchen Manager

Hard Rock Cafe
01.2013 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw kitchen functions, including food preparation and quality control.
  • Managed recruitment and training of all kitchen staff while ensuring health and safety compliance.
  • Controlled food costs, labor budgets, and vendor relations at flagship location.
  • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance service and consistency.
  • Achieved $14 in sales through efficient kitchen operations.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Chef/Kitchen Manager
Hurst
06.2008 - 02.2013

Directed backhouse operations for high-volume full-service restaurant, achieving top ranking company-wide.

  • Managed food inventory ordering and vendor relations to minimize waste.
  • Trained, supervised, and developed kitchen staff, fostering high morale and operational efficiency.
  • Recognized for outstanding kitchen execution and leadership, contributing to 9.5 in sales.

Kitchen Manager

Chevy's Fresh Mex
Emeryville
08.2003 - 05.2008
  • Directed all kitchen operations, including inventory management, staffing, budgeting, and food cost analysis.
  • Executed banquets and buffets while overseeing a team of 35 kitchen employees.
  • Trained kitchen managers to enhance operational efficiency across multiple locations.
  • Restored store profitability within six months, achieving $7.5 million in sales.

Chef

H's Lordships Restaurant
Berkeley
12.1996 - 05.2003
  • Managed banquet and a la carte kitchen operations in large waterfront dining venue.
  • Developed custom and seasonal menus for events, buffets, and private functions.
  • Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and food cost management to optimize resources.
  • Generated $12 in sales through strategic menu offerings.

Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory
San Francisco
02.1990 - 10.1996
  • Directed 25-person kitchen team, coordinating activities from preparation through service line.
  • Designed lunch and dinner menus, boosting guest satisfaction and sales.

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Cost control
  • Vendor relations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Operational efficiency
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Crisis management
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Capital pursuit
  • Employee development
  • Growth strategy implementation
  • Sales leadership
  • Team oversight
  • Staff management
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Strategic project planning
  • Service quality assurance
  • Program creation and implementation

Business Leadership and ventures

  • Co-Owner and Operator -- Dickey's Barbeque Pit (3 locations) Opened and operated three successful franchise locations multiple states. managed all facets including ;staffing and training, business budgeting, marketing, and code compliance
  • family owned restaurants played primary key leadership role in opening and managing several successful family style restaurants. overseeing everything from kitchen set up, staffing, and operations

Achievements

  • Revitalized underperforming kitchens at multiple locations, returning businesses to profitability.
  • Top regional performing rankings and awards
  • Successfully mentored over 100 team members into leadership roles
  • ensured on time launches with complete staff readiness at 7 new restaurant locations
  • 100% health and safety inspection pass rate

Timeline

Owner

The Cafe
09.2019 - Current

Chef/Kitchen Manager

Hard Rock Cafe
01.2013 - 10.2019

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Chef/Kitchen Manager
06.2008 - 02.2013

Kitchen Manager

Chevy's Fresh Mex
08.2003 - 05.2008

Chef

H's Lordships Restaurant
12.1996 - 05.2003

Kitchen Manager

The Cheesecake Factory
02.1990 - 10.1996
Joel Ramos