Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Tracked costs associated with food production to maintain profit margins.
Created menus that incorporated seasonal ingredients while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Maintained records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
Head Chef
Designed Events Inc
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - Current
Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
Manager
Floyd's Diner
Jacksonville, FL
12.2018 - 06.2020
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.