Joseph Lazor
Kitchen Manager
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef with knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook Trainer
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Kokomo, IN
12.2024 - Current
- Trained new prep cooks in food safety and sanitation practices.
- Demonstrated proper knife skills and cooking techniques to enhance team performance.
- Assisted in menu preparation by ensuring accurate ingredient measurements and quality standards.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of ingredients for seamless operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with team members and displaying a strong work ethic.
Executive Sous Chef
American Cruise Lines
Atlantic Ocean
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal menus focusing on local ingredients.
- Trained kitchen staff on safety protocols, culinary techniques, and equipment operation.
- Assisted in inventory management, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain consistency in food taste and presentation.
Kitchen Manager
American Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Trained cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette, promoting a positive work environment.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Pizza Chef Assistant
Slice & Pint
El Segundo, CA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted in preparing dough and assembling pizza ingredients to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to enhance menu offerings through ingredient experimentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality pizzas with attention to detail and presentation.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop new pizza recipes, resulting in increased menu variety and guest praise.
- Expanded customer base through participation in local events, showcasing signature pizzas and engaging potential patrons.
Overnight Assistant Manager
CitizenM Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised overnight operations to ensure guest satisfaction and team performance.
- Handled financial transactions accurately, ensuring proper billing and payment processing.
- Managed a high volume of calls, directing guests to appropriate departments and services.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Kitchen Manager
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Marina Del Rey, CA
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling procedures, sanitation practices, equipment usage, menu knowledge, and company policies.
- Managed grill station, ensuring optimal cooking temperatures were maintained for consistent results in taste and texture of dishes served.
Server Team Lead
Qantas Airways
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Led team of servers to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on service protocols and health regulations.
- Coordinated daily shift schedules to optimize coverage and resource allocation.
- Monitored service quality, ensuring compliance with hospitality standards.
- Provided expert technical support to internal users, resolving complex issues quickly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes
Santa Monica, CA06-2013
Associate of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Argosy University
Santa Monica06-2013
Skills
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Ingredient preparation
- Nutrition
- Temperature monitoring
- Recipe reading
- Workplace safety
- Food safety
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Servsafe Manager 2024-2034
Timeline
Prep Cook Trainer
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
12.2024 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
American Cruise Lines
03.2024 - 09.2024
Kitchen Manager
American Airlines
10.2023 - 03.2024
Pizza Chef Assistant
Slice & Pint
07.2022 - 09.2023
Overnight Assistant Manager
CitizenM Hotel
01.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Manager
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
07.2020 - 01.2021
Server Team Lead
Qantas Airways
02.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institutes
Associate of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Argosy University