Kyle Schuhart
Penfield,NY
Summary
I demonstrate a track record of improving kitchen efficiency and driving sales through menu planning and precise inventory management and efficient sales tracking. Proven ability to lead and communicate with employees and customers effectively during peak hours, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction. I pride myself on creating a positive work environment, motivating staff and ensuring the customer is satisfied.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Great American Diner
Fairport, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Expedite during peak hours paying attention to details of every check
- Ensure food exits the window and goes to the diners accurately and quickly
- Organize plates in the window for efficient server pick up
- Manage communication between servers on the floor to the cooks at each station
- Manage effective prep levels based off sales and business projections
- Managed timely placement and receipt of product orders
Manager
Knucklehead Craft Brewery
Webster, NY
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Created and managed a spreadsheet for tracking food sales and food cost numbers
- Responsible for booking and organizing customer private parties
- Music/Entertainment booking manager
- Worked hand in hand with the Chef to produce weekly menu specials
- Routinely managed the bar/kitchen during open hours creating a positive employee and customer experience
- Immense knowledge of the beer brewed in house
- Full knowledge of the food menu/ability to prepare it to the Chef's specifications
- Ability to entertain/satisfy customers in many areas of interest
Warehouse Manager
Autopart International
Rochester, NY
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Manage a team of 7-9 drivers (effectively managing hours and tasks)
- Cycle count/manage inventory and product orders based off of sales
- Create employee schedule
- Responsible for making sales and satisfying customers
- Process and distribute account statements, returns, and credits
- Contributed to district travel team for outside store management.
Sous Chef
Napa Wood Fire Pizza
Rochester, NY
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Lead a team of 5-7 line cooks and dishwashers
- Accurately place product orders/properly manage inventory
- Allocated line cooks to specific stations during peak hours to enhance efficiency during rush periods
- Effectively manage labor and food costs in the kitchen
Guest Services/Inventory Department Manager
McDonalds (Marlin Brothers LLC)
Penfield, NY
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Meet/exceed sales targets
- Lead a shift of 12-17 employees
- Handle customer complaints in a professional matter
- Ensure all product is made to the Golden Standard quality
- Come up with innovative ways to motivate my team
Education
Associates Degree - Public Relations and Communication
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01-2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Menu planning
- Order accuracy
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Order processing
- Sales forecasting
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Food Safety
- Customer service
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Great American Diner
11.2024 - Current
Manager
Knucklehead Craft Brewery
06.2021 - 11.2024
Warehouse Manager
Autopart International
10.2017 - 06.2021
Sous Chef
Napa Wood Fire Pizza
06.2016 - 06.2017
Guest Services/Inventory Department Manager
McDonalds (Marlin Brothers LLC)
06.2014 - 10.2015
Associates Degree - Public Relations and Communication
Monroe Community College