Jonathan Gueth
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Experienced Culinary Manager with a proven ability to manage all facets of food service operations. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control to optimize efficiency and profitability. Skilled in upholding stringent standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Adept leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams to hit goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Manager
Ted's Montana Grill Inc.
Columbus, OH
10.2019 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Researched vendor offerings to identify cost-saving opportunities for the restaurant.
- Maintained adherence to food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by attentively attending to guests' needs, and resolving problems.
- Ensured prompt resolution of problems or concerns to meet the expectations of all parties involved.
- Managed inventory and replenished freezers, fridges, and pantry with ordered ingredients.
- Prioritized tasks and addressed customer needs by circulating within assigned areas during peak hours.
- Offered leadership, guidance, and mentorship to facilitate the integration of newly hired staff with diverse company programs.
- Provided strategic guidance to staff for improved performance and enhanced customer relations.
- Maintained accurate records of food stocks in refrigerators and freezers on a weekly basis.
- Maintained precise documentation of expenditures including food costs, labor costs, and waste management.
- Ensured accuracy of vendor invoices by reviewing them prior to authorizing payment transactions.
- Fostered an atmosphere of collaboration by encouraging open dialogue with team members.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members by analyzing anticipated business volume.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
Team Lead / Kitchen Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Columbus, OH
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Oversaw training and development programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Organize supplies for each shift as needed.
- Weigh or measure ingredients accurately using proper measuring devices.
- Keep up with current recipes, techniques, and best practices for food preparation.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
Team Lead /Kitchen Line Cook
Red Robin
Columbus, OH
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Oversaw training and development programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies to improve team productivity and service delivery.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Education
Estem
Reynoldsburg High School Estem
Reynoldsburg, OH06-2013
Skills
- Leadership trained
- Food presentation
- ServSafe Manager
- Food Safety
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Supply Ordering
- Quality Assurance
- Workflow Planning
- Sales Projections
- Sanitation
- Operations Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Product Rotation
Certification
- ServSafe
- Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft programs
Accomplishments
- Promoted to leads or Management
- Team Member Awards for Performance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Ted's Montana Grill Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Team Lead / Kitchen Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
06.2015 - 08.2019
Team Lead /Kitchen Line Cook
Red Robin
04.2015 - 07.2019
Estem
Reynoldsburg High School Estem
- ServSafe
- Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft programs
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