Jonathan Rhoads
Xenia,OH
Summary
Adept at driving kitchen efficiency and staff performance, my tenure at Fox&hound showcased a knack for inventory management and fostering team collaboration. Through implementing rigorous food safety protocols and optimizing staff workflows, I played a pivotal role in consistently surpassing health inspection standards, demonstrating a blend of meticulous organization and leadership prowess. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over 24 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. Adaptable and enterprising Kitchen mgr 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. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious [Job Title] with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Mgr
Fox&hound
10.1998 - 08.2007
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Kissimmee, FL07.1992
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
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering Supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Sanitation Standards
- Health Code Compliance
- Food production management
- Product Rotation
- Supply Ordering
- Food and Beverage Management
- Order Accuracy
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Food Safety Compliance
- Inventory Coordination
- Order delivery practices
- Employee Scheduling
- Food plating and presentation
- High-volume dining
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Productivity Improvement
- Cost Control
- Health Inspections
- Shift Scheduling
- Expediting Orders
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Sanitation
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Quality Assurance
- Cost controls
- First aid knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Recruitment and hiring
- BOH Operations
- Scheduling Coordination
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Quality Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
- Back of House Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Portion Control
- Scheduling Staff
Timeline
Kitchen Mgr
Fox&hound
10.1998 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School