Kitchen Manager/Closing Manager
Golden Corral Buffet And Grill
06.2013 - 03.2021
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.