Likari Chavarria
Barstow,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Taco Bell and The Habit Burger, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and effective team management. Skilled in food preparation and sanitation practices, I excel in fast-paced environments, driving performance improvements and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Committed to delivering high-quality meals with beautiful presentation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pollo Loco
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Manager
Taco Bell
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Assistant Manager
The Habit Burger Grill
10.2018 - 04.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
12
Barstow High School
Barstow Heights, CASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food handler certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Culinary creativity
- New hire training
- Recipes and menu planning
- Operations management
- Ingredient inspection
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Labor management
- Food storage
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- Temperature control
- ServSafe certified
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Manager
Taco Bell
05.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager
The Habit Burger Grill
10.2018 - 04.2024
Cook
Pollo Loco
12
Barstow High School
Similar Profiles
Armando LopezArmando Lopez
Cashier Team Lead at El Pollo LocoCashier Team Lead at El Pollo Loco
Brandon RosalesBrandon Rosales
Service Assistant at El Pollo LocoService Assistant at El Pollo Loco
Raymundo SalvadorRaymundo Salvador
Assistant Store Manager at El Pollo LocoAssistant Store Manager at El Pollo Loco
Sarai FrancoSarai Franco
Cashier at El Pollo LocoCashier at El Pollo Loco
Carl Saputo Jr.Carl Saputo Jr.
Kennel Technician Supervisor at Route 66 Animal ShelterKennel Technician Supervisor at Route 66 Animal Shelter