Kalia Reed
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic kitchen manager with expertise in staff training, food safety, and customer service. Proven ability to enhance team performance and ensure compliance with health standards.
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in kitchen management. Known for effective staff training and commitment to quality, ensuring high standards in food safety and customer service.
Bringing positive, organized, and energetic approach to managing kitchen operations. Understanding of food safety standards and inventory management, paired with skills in team leadership and efficient workflow coordination. Focused on creating cohesive kitchen environment that delivers high-quality dishes and maximizes customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Durty Birds
3330 Martin Luther King Dr Sw 30331
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistency in quality.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on best practices and efficient workflows.
- Developed menus in collaboration with culinary team, focusing on seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to improve customer service and dining experience.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen staff to enhance productivity and morale.
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
The Bank Event Center
Will
3120 Donald Lee Howell Atlanta Ga
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Line Cook/Expo Runner
Love At First Bite
1800 Jonesboro Road
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste effectively.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen protocols to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to menu development by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dish variations.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se05-2020
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering supplies
- Health code compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Supply ordering
- Health inspections
- Shift scheduling
- Sanitation
- Expediting orders
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- New employee recruitment
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Hired, trained and oversaw kitchen staff for new staff ,seating in the restaurant.
- Oversaw back of house for operation.
- Achieved awards for kitchen leader of the month through effectively helping with different station.
Certification
Serv Safe
Spinning Splates
swinging plates
If our kitchen is in the weeze, i would jump in, to get the food on the fly also out the kitchen. Cooking is my passion so wherever im needed in the kitchen i would move fast to get the job. Swinging the plates out of the kitchen.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Durty Birds
05.2025 - 01.2026
The Bank Event Center
Will
03.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook/Expo Runner
Love At First Bite
10.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Durty Birds
05.2025 - 01.2026
The Bank Event Center
Will
03.2024 - 01.2025
Line Cook/Expo Runner
Love At First Bite
10.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver