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Jonnathan Butler

Cincinnati

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Buffalo Wild Wings, excelling in staff training and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance productivity and reduce food waste through effective cost control and meticulous attention to detail. Strong leadership skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences in high-volume settings.

Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2010 - Current
  • 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.
  • Contributed to the kitchen labor when needed. Prepared food and washed dishes as the staff needs fluctuated.
  • Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support 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.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods City Schools
Cincinnati, OH
05-2006

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
  • Problem-solving
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

  • Ordering supplies
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Staff management
  • Vendor relations
  • Product rotation
  • Order accuracy
  • Employee scheduling
  • High volume dining
  • Productivity improvement
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Cost control
  • Health inspections
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods City Schools