Michael Carichner
Berthoud
Summary
Food service professional with 15 years of experience in restaurant operations, food preparation, and team leadership. Expertise in staff supervision, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Taste Of Philly
Loveland
08.2010 - Current
- Managed daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales to ensure smooth operations.
- Led staff training and development initiatives to enhance customer service standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all operations.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain operational efficiency.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Labeled food items with dates and storage instructions to ensure safety.
Line Chef
Aspen Leaf Grill
Loveland
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate food production.
- Set up line station with necessary tools, conducted quality checks, and ensured proper equipment maintenance and food delivery.
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to menu specifications.
- Plated finished dishes according to presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance efficiency of kitchen operations.
- Monitored food safety standards and proper storage techniques.
Education
Berthoud High
Berthoud, COSkills
- staff training
- budget management
- inventory control
- food safety
- health regulations
- customer service
- team development
- time management
- schedule management
- leadership skills
- team leadership
- problem solving
- efficient multi-tasker
Timeline
General Manager
Taste Of Philly
08.2010 - Current
Line Chef
Aspen Leaf Grill
05.2008 - 12.2009
Berthoud High