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Kevin Christian Arias Guzmán

Ashburn,VA

Summary

  • Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
  • Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven ability to manage all facets of food service operations. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control to optimize efficiency and profitability. Skilled in upholding stringent standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Adept leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams to hit goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
Ashburn, VA
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
  • Coordinated communication between front-of-house personnel and back-of-house staff during peak business hours.

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
Herdon , VA
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided feedback during tasting sessions to help refine existing dishes, or develop new ones.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management, and other related expenses.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication among team members.
  • Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
  • Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen, including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes, and plate presentation.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.

Supervisor

Bug buns
Herndon, VA
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Utilized a document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date, and easily accessible data.
  • Analyzed the company's expenditures and developed financial models.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Tracked project schedules, and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time, while staying on budget.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.

Supervisor

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
Reston, VA
06.2020 - 11.2023
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
  • Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Line Cook

ted's bulletin
Reston, VA
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to define features and build powerful, easy-to-use products, and customer-facing workflow tools.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Line Cook

Founding Farmers
Reston, VA
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Supervised food production to ensure that quality standards are met.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Monitored the kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Schedule Development
  • Operations Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • Inventory Control
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Food Safety
  • Multitasking and Organization

Timeline

Supervisor

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
11.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
10.2023 - 11.2024

Supervisor

Bug buns
04.2022 - 11.2024

Line Cook

ted's bulletin
11.2020 - 10.2022

Supervisor

Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro
06.2020 - 11.2023

Line Cook

Founding Farmers
11.2019 - 08.2022

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