Transitioning culinary professional with extensive experience managing high-pressure environments, inventory control, and team coordination. Proven ability to optimize supply chains, streamline daily operations, and maintain strict safety and quality standards. Eager to leverage organizational and leadership skills in a dynamic logistics or warehouse role.
Work History
Grill Chef
1 Year 4 Months
Santa Fe Cafe | 04.2025 - 08.2026
Grilled diverse meats and vegetables to achieve optimal flavor and presentation.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station in accordance with health standards.
Trained junior chefs on proper grilling methods and safety protocols.
Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability for daily operations.
Implemented efficient cooking processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
Kitchen Staff Lead
1 Year 4 Months
The Bank, LLC | 02.2024 - 06.2025
Led team of 15-30 kitchen staff members, overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient workflow across all shifts.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Chick-Fil-A Team Leader
1 Year 4 Months
Chick-fil-A Restaurants | 12.2022 - 04.2024
Trained and mentored new employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Led team in delivering exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction levels.
Oversaw the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, adhering to sanitation standards at all times.
Created workflow processes that improved productivity during peak hours.
Oversaw the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, adhering to sanitation standards at all time
Sonic Crew Member
1 Year 9 Months
Sonic Drive-In | 03.2020 - 12.2021
Collaborated with team members to prioritize orders during peak hours for timely delivery of food to customers
Trained new crew members on menu items, operational procedures, and customer engagement techniques.
Operated point-of-sale system to accurately handle cash and credit card transactions.
Delivered exceptional customer service while efficiently processing orders and managing transactions.
Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in dining and kitchen areas.
Education
High school diploma - GED
Bluffton High School | Bluffton, SC | 05.2024
Skills
Native/Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Quality Control
Safety & Compliance
Inventory Management
Time management
Team Leadership
Quick learning
Multitasking skills
Eager to learn
Problem solving
Quick learning
Eager to learn
Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 20-30 staff members.
Communicated daily in English and Spanish to coordinate team work and operational success.
Documented and resolved broken team communication channels which lead to lowered turnover rate and made daily tasks run much faster.
Rotated inventory to minimize spoilage and reduce supply expenses.
Recognized for continuous commitment to quality standards and guest satisfaction satisfaction.
Hold a Servsafe Manager Certificate.
Stored food in designated areas and maintained organization.
Collaborated to create and enforce new order guide spreadsheets & inventory tracking techniques.
Adhered to safe food handling and sanitation standards at all times.
Prepared varied menu items in a fast-paced environment.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.