Jose Juan Silva De La O
Swansea,IL
Summary
Results-driven Culinary Manager with expertise in team leadership, food safety, and inventory control. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high quality standards in kitchen environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
Bridgeton, Missouri
07.2011 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Trained staff on food safety protocols and proper cooking techniques.
- Implemented training programs to improve team performance and efficiency.
- Enforced health regulations to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service flow and guest interaction.
Kitchen Manager
Damon's Bar and Grill
Janesville, Wisconsin
01.1997 - 05.2010
- Supervised daily kitchen operations and ensured food safety compliance.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies for efficient kitchen workflow.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Implemented cleaning schedules to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak service times.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cetis 113
Mexico07-1988
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- ServSafe manager
- Staff scheduling
- Kitchen inventory management
- Recipe standardization
- Flavor development
- Cost control strategies
- Minimizing food waste
- Recipe innovation
- Scheduling staff
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving
- Health and safety regulations
- Food presentation
- Health regulations
- Food pairing
- Culinary techniques
- Talent acquisition
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
07.2011 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Damon's Bar and Grill
01.1997 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Cetis 113