Jonathan Garcia - Mendez
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at The ClubHouse Bites and Booze, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective team leadership. Committed to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a high-quality dining experience while reducing waste and optimizing operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The ClubHouse Bites and Booze
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to uphold safety and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock rotation and reducing waste.
- Led training and mentorship initiatives for kitchen staff on advanced cooking techniques and food preparation procedures.
- Introduced innovative menu items to elevate customer satisfaction and stimulate sales growth.
Sous Chef
TopGolf
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in menu planning and development, ensuring creative and seasonal dish offerings.
- Coordinated food preparation processes to maintain high quality and safety standards.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders to ensure ingredient availability and freshness.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize guest experience through timely service.
- Implemented new recipes, focusing on flavor profiles while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food and beverage management
- ServSafe certification
- Health inspections
- Shift scheduling
- Policy and procedure enforcement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The ClubHouse Bites and Booze
01.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
TopGolf
01.2021 - 12.2023