Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Restaurant General Manager
Tony C's
Bee Cave
02.2020 - Current
Assisted in planning budgets and generating sales reports.
Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
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.
Encouraged collaboration within the kitchen crew by providing comprehensive training.
Culinary Manager
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Austin, Round Rock & San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 02.2020
Managed daily activities, overseeing food, beverage, and labor costs.
Planned, prepared, and revised work schedules and duty assignments according to budget allotments, customer needs, problems, work-loads, and statistical forecasts
Performed duties including ordering, menu planning, receiving operations management, and cost control.
Analyzed financial activities of establishment and department and assisted in planning budgets and sales reports with full P&L responsibility
Analyzed food costs successfully achieving one of the top 10 costs of sales company wide due to excellent purchasing abilities and control of inventory
Sous Chef and Shift Supervisor
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Austin, TX
06.2015 - 07.2016
Line Cook
P.F. Chang’s
Austin, TX
05.2014 - 06.2015
Started out as a dishwasher then promoted to Line cook
Toyota Internship
Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
Waco, TX
08.2013 - 05.2014
Education
High School Diploma -
Lanier High
Austin, TX
07-2012
Skills
Multitasking and organization
Customer service
Food safety
Inventory management
Staff supervision
Staff training and development
Safe food handling
Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
ServSafe Food Safety and ServSafe Alcohol Programs