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
Lubbock, TX
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
5511 126th St #312
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
3515 50th St
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
5214 98th St Unit 105
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