Kianna Edwards
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with most cuisine types, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
I wish to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Supervisor
1859 Historic Hotels
12.2022 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining the preparation process for large-scale events.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on producing high-quality dishes.
- Collaborated with event planners to customize menu offerings based on client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Led pre-event tastings with clients, providing personalized attention and building trust in the culinary experience provided for their guests.
- Assisted in the recruitment process of new staff members, selecting candidates who shared similar values of professionalism and dedication to culinary excellence.
Executive Sous Chef
Heart And Soul Cuisine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
- Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
- Produce high quality plates, including both design and taste.Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.Prepares food properly.Schedules staff shifts.
- Train new employees.
- Order food supplies.
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Solve problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.
Morning Line Cook and Server
Lubbock Breakfast House And Grill
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springboard Academics
1901 50th St Suite C206.2020
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Current in Culinary Trends
- Team Leadership
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Memorization and Presentation
- Transactions and Cash Handling
- Warm and Friendly
- Able to Lift 30 Pounds
- Natural Leadership
- Hospitality Service Expertise
Timeline
Chief Supervisor
1859 Historic Hotels
12.2022 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Heart And Soul Cuisine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2020 - 06.2021
Morning Line Cook and Server
Lubbock Breakfast House And Grill
06.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Springboard Academics