Kyle Parker
Holly,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and customer service. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and effective team collaboration, consistently optimizing workflows to enhance guest experiences and operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Lead Barback
Taylors Tavern
11.2015 - 03.2026
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented standardized recipes to maintain quality and consistency across menu items.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Evaluated kitchen workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices for efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations through regular inspections and proactive training programs.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Sales Associate
Kerton Lumber
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert advice on materials and applications.
- Developed relationships with contractors to drive repeat business and enhance customer loyalty.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer service best practices.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Education
GED -
Holly High School
Holly, MiSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Culinary sanitation
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Recipe development
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Vendor management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Sales Associate
Kerton Lumber
03.2017 - 04.2019
Kitchen Manager/Lead Barback
Taylors Tavern
11.2015 - 03.2026
GED -
Holly High School