Jorge Saravia
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Adept at leading high-volume kitchen operations, Enhanced The Cheesecake Factory's efficiency and productivity by implementing cost controls and waste reduction strategies. Leadership fostered a culture of teamwork, significantly improving customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and safe food handling.
Demonstrate exceptional leadership in high-volume environments, overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring culinary excellence, and maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Skilled in inventory management, cost control, and team development, with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding dining experiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2003 - Current
- Lead a team of approximately 100 kitchen staff in a high-volume restaurant generating over $18 million in annual revenue.
- Develop and implement balanced schedules ensuring optimal staffing levels and efficiency.
- Manage food inventory, control costs, and ensure the highest quality ingredients are utilized.
- Maintain a culture of culinary excellence by training and mentoring both kitchen and front-of-house managers on leadership and culinary knowledge.
- Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure the restaurant operates in like-new condition.
- Adhere to and enforce the highest standards of food safety, ensuring compliance among all team members.
- Consistently met or exceeded budgetary targets by closely monitoring expenses, adjusting resource allocation, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Optimized labor costs through efficient scheduling practices that accounted for fluctuations in business levels and employee availability.
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.1998 - 12.2002
- 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.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within kitchen staff.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2003 - Current
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.1998 - 12.2002