Manuel Cardenas Jr.
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Kitchen Manager with 3+ years of hands-on experience in fast-paced food service environments. Proven ability to lead kitchen staff, maintain high food quality standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Focused professional with attention to detail and clear communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Lodge
Las Vegas, NV
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Ensured all food was prepared consistently and met quality standards.
- Supervised and lead a team of 5+ kitchen staff in a high-volume environment.
- Maintained sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
- Performed as main contact for all matters related to kitchen production.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Reviewed applications for open positions and made knowledgeable hiring recommendations.
- Greeted and encouraged feedback from customers to implement in-store operational changes.
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
- Oversaw storewide orders and purchasing to maintain operational excellence.
- Organized store and maintained high standards for cleanliness of stockroom.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving products, pricing and stocking to maintain appropriate product levels on shelves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA07-2005
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Certification
SNHD Food Handler's Card Exp. April 2028
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Lodge
09.2023 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School