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Kurt Kohler

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Proactive Leadership supervisor and restaurant team leader with experience over 5 years overseeing accurate and efficient performance of daily tasks. Motivated team leader with experience safely operating equipment and enforcing company policies. Focused with attention to detail, exemplary communication and exceptional customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Supervisor

Stout Tent
Phoenix, AZ
05.2018 - Current
  • Monitored daily operations for quality and adherence to work order specifications.
  • Supervised, trained and guided team by coaching on daily activities.
  • Oversaw monthly site inspections and daily observations to maintain safety, production standards and environmental regulations compliance.
  • Enforced rules and procedures for accuracy, efficiency and safety.
  • Communicated daily schedule and delegated work to employees.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

Food Expediter

Sicilian Oven
Lighthouse Point , FL
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Managed final preparation of food and dishes, controlled and oversaw dishes before being served, reviewed and improved service processes and eliminated obstacles.
  • Planned and managed customer orders, checked dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature and coordinated delivery to tables in correct sequence.
  • Orchestrated smooth and seamless workflow between kitchen and tables in fast-paced restaurant, resulting in quick delivery of proper orders with full customer satisfaction.

Prep Cook

Buffalo Mealworks
Buffalo, NY
08.2016 - 04.2018
  • Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
  • Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
  • Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
  • Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.

Server Shift Leader

Colter Bay Grill
Buffalo, NY
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Responded quickly to customer concerns and inquiries and provided appropriate answers, escalating major issues to the Manager immediately.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.

Server/Restaurant Busser/Prep Dishwasher

Allentown Burger Venture
Buffalo, NY
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers.
  • Cleared tables efficiently to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
  • Executed cash transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.

Education

MBA - International Business Management

D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Processes and procedures
  • Goal-oriented
  • Ability to analyze reports
  • Customer service
  • Cooking/prepping experience/knife skills

Additional Information

Love to cook all my own food (I consider myself my own chef). I grocery shop mostly in health food stores efficiently and have a love for Gordon Ramsey's show, Kitchen Nightmare.

Excellent knife skills and food prep skills.

Certification

Food handler certification

Timeline

Lead Supervisor

Stout Tent
05.2018 - Current

Food Expediter

Sicilian Oven
12.2017 - 03.2019

Server Shift Leader

Colter Bay Grill
01.2017 - 02.2018

Prep Cook

Buffalo Mealworks
08.2016 - 04.2018

Server/Restaurant Busser/Prep Dishwasher

Allentown Burger Venture
06.2014 - 02.2016

MBA - International Business Management

D'Youville College

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