Laviture Russell
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
A seasoned Kitchen Manager at IHOP, I excel in orchestrating high-volume dining and fostering team collaboration. My leadership significantly reduced food waste, while my expertise in food safety compliance and motivational style enhanced both staff performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in kitchen equipment maintenance and adept at driving operational excellence, I champion a culture of professionalism and efficiency.
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
IHOP
01.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Education
Dimploma - General Studies
Baldwin High School
Milledgeville Ga05.1996
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Sanitation
- Motivational style
- Employee monitoring
- Food Preparation
- Vendor Relations
- Food Safety Compliance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Cash Handling
- Team building
- Nutritional knowledge
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Professionalism
- Cook foods
- Communication
- Maintain food safety
- Customer Satisfaction
- High-volume dining
- Performance monitoring
- Food preparation management
- Money counting
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
IHOP
01.2006 - Current
Dimploma - General Studies
Baldwin High School
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