Maria Sanchez
City Of Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over [Number] years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Sage Vegan Bistro
Culver City, CA
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
- Increased kitchen efficiency [Number]% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales( Festivals, Catering, etc.)
- Reduced financial inaccuracies by using [Software] system while verifying receipts.
- Enhanced sales by promoting [Type] products and assisting with creative menu selections.
Kitchen Manager
The Cork
City of Los Angeles, CA
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Increased kitchen efficiency [Number]% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
INDI
El Salvador 11.2005
Skills
- Room Preparation
- Cost Control
- Menu Planning
- Food and Beverage Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Portioning Understanding
- Vendor Relations
- Disciplinary Action
- Customer Service
- Multitasking and Organization
- Investigating Complaints
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Database Interface and Query Software
- Safe Food Handling
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Shift Scheduling
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Performance Monitoring
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Front of House Management
- Portion Sizes
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- New Employee Recruitment
- Health Code Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Staff Supervision
- Payroll Administration
- Waste Reduction
- Microsoft Word
- Work Assignments
- High-Volume Environments
- Catering Services and Festivals
- Workflow Optimization
- Vendor Sourcing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Portion Standards
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Sage Vegan Bistro
08.2013 - 08.2022
Kitchen Manager
The Cork
03.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
INDI
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