Kelly Johnson
North Port,FL
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Anna Maria Oyster Bar, excelling in staff training and inventory management. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes, achieving rapid ticket times during peak hours. Committed to food safety compliance and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
07.2023 - 09.2026
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering of supplies to minimize waste and maintain stock.
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menus that align with customer preferences and trends.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Led team meetings to promote communication and address operational challenges effectively.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced wait times for customers.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by conducting regular inspections of kitchen facilities and equipment.
Kitchen Manager
Millers Ale House Bar and Grill
09.2007 - 07.2023
- Monitored kitchen performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and enhance service quality.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Streamlined kitchen operations through regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SDSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food safety compliance
- Employee scheduling
- High volume dining
- ServSafe certification
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Anna Maria Oyster Bar
07.2023 - 09.2026
Kitchen Manager
Millers Ale House Bar and Grill
09.2007 - 07.2023
Associate of Business Administration -
Dakota Wesleyan University