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Kristian Murphy

Savannah,Ga

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and restaurant operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication skills. Manager with experience leading multi-million dollar restaurants as well as banquet and catering operations at award-winning restaurants around the country. Driven to raise the bar for fine dining and all aspects of guest relations. Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef-Executive Chef

Chart House
202 West Bay St
06.2011 - Current
                        • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
                      • Carefully developed a lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits.
                    • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
                  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
                • Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
              • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
            • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
          • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
        • Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and product.
      • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
    • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within the restaurant.

Chef owner

Zookeeper Bistro
Cashiers, NC
04.2007 - 10.2010
                • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
              • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
            • Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
          • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
        • Actively participated in ongoing customer service programs to build sales and rapport in the community.
      • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
    • Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.

Education

High School Diploma - regular-Music

Barron Collier High
Naples, FL
1989

Skills

  • Service-oriented
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Staff scheduling
  • Natural leader
  • Results-oriented
  • Service-oriented
  • Food service background
  • Strong work ethic
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Proven cost-control expert

Accomplishments

I have been in lots of magazines and have done cooking shows,contests.Ritz Carlton trained chef for 7 years and personal chef to some stars.

Timeline

Sous Chef-Executive Chef

Chart House
06.2011 - Current

Chef owner

Zookeeper Bistro
04.2007 - 10.2010

High School Diploma - regular-Music

Barron Collier High

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