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Keshone Sullivan

Keshone Sullivan

Los Angeles

Summary

Kitchen Manager with over a decade of experience in the culinary and hospitality sectors, known for driving operational efficiency and enhancing dining experiences. Expertise in team leadership, cost control, and menu development, with a proven track record of reducing waste by 12% and maintaining high safety standards. Committed to continuous improvement and poised to elevate culinary operations through innovative solutions and strategic planning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

Joey Restaurants
Manhattan Beach
02.2025 - Current
  • Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Organized special events such as holiday sales or promotional campaigns.

I conducted a line inventory and also assured that all brakes were taken. Filed and made reports.

  • Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
  • Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.

Kitchen Manager

KISMET
Studio City
05.2024 - 02.2025

Gaucho Chef/Supervisor

Fogo de Chao
Woodland Hills
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed diverse culinary tasks in a Brazilian steakhouse, showcasing adaptability
  • Progressed from dishwasher to Gaucho Chef, demonstrating rapid skill acquisition
  • Mastered butchering, skewering, and temperature control of various meats, ensuring culinary excellence
  • Transitioned to server role, gaining comprehensive knowledge of menu, wine selection, and customer service
  • Poised for promotion to CSR, reflecting commitment to continuous growth and customer satisfaction
  • Elevated dining experience by mastering all meat types, ensuring perfect temperatures and flavors
  • Mastered the art of Brazilian Churrasco, ensuring accurate meat cuts and skewering for optimal quality
  • Transitioned from back-house roles to a full-time server, learning the entire menu and wine list to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Adopted a customer-first approach, learning in-depth about seasonal cuts and happy hour specials to boost sales
  • Poised for CSR role, leveraging comprehensive knowledge of bar and menu items to elevate guest experience
  • Implemented a tracking system for ingredient usage, ensuring accuracy and cost control

Lead Cook

Bar Cecil Stake House (Michelin Star)
Palm Springs
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Collaboratively developed innovative menu items, enhancing culinary experience
  • Efficiently managed food procurement, reducing costs and waste
  • Maintained high sanitation standards, ensuring a safe dining environment
  • Solved complex kitchen challenges, improving overall operations
  • Boosted restaurant reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality dishes
  • Ensured top food quality by precise cooking techniques
  • Promoting sustainability
  • Fostered a team-oriented kitchen environment, enhancing productivity and morale among staff
  • Optimized kitchen operations by analyzing and restructuring prep flows, increasing efficiency
  • Mentored junior chefs, boosting their skills and confidence in culinary arts
  • Managed inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste by 12%
  • Maintained a 95+ score in LA county health inspections, ensuring safety compliance
  • Trained staff to standardize recipes, improving consistency and presentation
  • Controlled costs by forecasting labor and maintaining budgeted food costs effectively
  • Streamlined inventory processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies, leading to improved operational efficiency

Kitchen Manager

Southern fried cajun dining
Palm Springs
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Managed procurement of all restaurant supplies, ensuring optimal inventory levels
  • Monitored budget, effectively reducing costs and maximizing profitability
  • Exhibited strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a collaborative work environment
  • Excelled in conflict resolution, maintaining a harmonious workplace
  • Contributed to hiring process, enhancing team performance and restaurant operations
  • Efficiently managed inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and reduced waste, boosting cost-effectiveness
  • Oversaw detailed budget monitoring, leading to consistent financial optimization and resource allocation
  • Fostered team growth by offering continuous support, enhancing overall staff performance and morale
  • Played a key role in strategic hiring, shaping a robust team that elevated the restaurant's service quality
  • Introduced effective conflict resolution techniques, significantly improving customer satisfaction and loyalty

Lead Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
Palm Desert
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Commanded kitchen operations, ensuring swift and efficient meal preparation on flat top and grill
  • Revitalized appetizer production, adhering to high-quality standards for enhanced customer satisfaction
  • Streamlined dishwashing tasks, ensuring optimal kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
  • Promptly addressed and resolved kitchen issues, maintaining seamless operations
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by 15% through improved food quality and innovative cooking techniques
  • Ensured high standards in meal prep and cleanliness, minimizing kitchen errors
  • Pioneered new cooking techniques, boosting meal flavor and prep efficiency
  • Mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
  • Revolutionized appetizer presentation, significantly improving guest experience

EKG Consult

Loving heart EKG mobile
Desert Hot Springs
02.2014 - 11.2015
  • Managed and maintained comprehensive records of analyzed EKG data, insurance details, and client appointments
  • Leveraged advanced computer software to streamline office management and data handling processes
  • Exhibited strong communication and customer service skills, ensuring seamless client interactions
  • Effectively resolved issues related to data management, enhancing overall operational efficiency
  • Contributed to business growth by ensuring accurate and timely data management
  • Managed patient data and insurance info, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling, enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Implemented advanced software solutions to improve data analysis efficiency
  • Worked closely with team to maintain high standards of office management

Education

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION -

ServSafe
05.2025

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Palm Springs High School
Palm Springs, CA
12.2012

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Development
  • Food Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Training
  • Procurement
  • Budgeting
  • Communication

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: YES
  • Date of Birth: 05/20/94

Timeline

Shift Manager

Joey Restaurants
02.2025 - Current

Kitchen Manager

KISMET
05.2024 - 02.2025

Gaucho Chef/Supervisor

Fogo de Chao
12.2021 - 05.2024

Lead Cook

Bar Cecil Stake House (Michelin Star)
04.2020 - 11.2021

Kitchen Manager

Southern fried cajun dining
10.2017 - 02.2020

Lead Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
03.2015 - 08.2017

EKG Consult

Loving heart EKG mobile
02.2014 - 11.2015

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION -

ServSafe

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Palm Springs High School
Keshone Sullivan