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Kimberley Phillips

Kimberley Phillips

Medford,OR

Summary

Accomplished Chef and Restaurant Manager with a proven track record , enhancing menu development and planning while boosting team leadership. Expert in inventory & cost management, ensuring customer service excellence. Achieved a significant reduction in food waste by 30%, showcasing strong budgeting and financial management skills alongside various culinary techniques for efficient workflow.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef/Restaurant Manager

Grandma's Restaurant
09.2022 - 05.2024

Office/ Towing Manager

Basque Station & Towing
03.2019 - 04.2022

Kitchen Manager

Boston's Pub & Grill
05.2012 - 05.2013

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Chef

Zeppelin's Pasta House
05.2011 - 04.2012

Chef Assistant

Gold 'n' Silver Restaurant
03.2010 - 03.2011

Chef Assistant

The Ale House
02.2009 - 02.2010

Chef /Restaurant Manager

The Old Basque Inn
03.2000 - 11.2008

Old Basque Inn

May 2013 - Nov 2014


FlatIron Steakhouse

May 2015- Nov 2017

Skills

    *Menu development & planning

    * Inventory & cost management

    *Team leadership & staff training

    *Customer service excellence

    *Health & Safety compliance

    *Budgeting & financial management

    *High-volume food prep/production

    *Vendor relations

    *Marketing & Promotions

    *Catering/private parties

    *Advanced culinary techniques

Certification

OLCC #8C01P4 EXP 04/26

OR FOOD HANDLER #13a43g-j718ic1 EXP 07/25

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Oversaw & managed daily kitchen operations including scheduling, food preparation & inventory management
  • Developed & implemented Daily thru seasonal menus increasing customer satisfaction & repeat business
  • Managed food costs & optimized inventory. waste reduced by 30%
  • Ensured compliance with health & safety regulations, resulting in 100% successful inspections
  • Trained & mentored new restaurant/kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment, improving overall team performance & efficiency
  • Kitchen cleaning schedule
  • Monitored inventory levels & placed orders to maintain stock
  • Assisted in food preparations, supervising staff during service, ensuring timely & high quality dish execution
  • Addressed customer feedback & made adjustments to improve food quality & service

Timeline

Chef/Restaurant Manager

Grandma's Restaurant
09.2022 - 05.2024

Office/ Towing Manager

Basque Station & Towing
03.2019 - 04.2022

Kitchen Manager

Boston's Pub & Grill
05.2012 - 05.2013

Chef

Zeppelin's Pasta House
05.2011 - 04.2012

Chef Assistant

Gold 'n' Silver Restaurant
03.2010 - 03.2011

Chef Assistant

The Ale House
02.2009 - 02.2010

Chef /Restaurant Manager

The Old Basque Inn
03.2000 - 11.2008
Kimberley Phillips