Kevin McDaniel
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with over 20 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen safety. Proven track record in inventory management and quality control, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Strong ability to adapt to changing business demands while implementing strategic approaches to improve team performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Cook
Mugshots Bar & Grill
Pace, FL
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking of food supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Assistant General Manager
Shrimp Basket Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach, Florida
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
- Assisted in staff training and development to enhance service quality.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
- Implemented scheduling systems for efficient staff allocation and coverage.
- Oversaw customer service standards to ensure guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the restaurant.
General Manager
Village Inn
Pace, FL
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated inventory management to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant functionality.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSome College (No Degree) - Welding
George Stone Technical Center
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Scheduling efficiency
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Food handler certification
- ServSafe certified
- Grilling expertise
- OSHA
- Labor management
- Quality control
- Kitchen safety
- Customer service
Certification
Manager Servsafe
Timeline
Cook
Mugshots Bar & Grill
08.2021 - 11.2022
General Manager
Village Inn
09.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant General Manager
Shrimp Basket Pensacola Beach
07.2018 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Pensacola State College
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
George Stone Technical Center