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Education
Skills
Certification
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AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS
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MICHAEL GALLEGOS

DENVER,CO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Kitchen ManagerLead Line Cook

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancement

Summary

With 12+ years of experience leading kitchens and restaurant operations. Expertise in kitchen management, and guest satisfaction excellence. Proven success in improving profitability, reducing food waste, and inspiring high-performing culinary teams.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with comprehensive background in managing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Proven track record in streamlining kitchen processes and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and staff training.

Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

The Fainting Goat Pub
Denver, CO
01.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated with Vendors on pricing
  • Created and launched new menu, lowered Food Cost by 25 %
  • Trained and managed 12 kitchen staff, maintaining zero health code violations.
  • Oversaw inventory, orders, schedules.

Lead Line Cook

Hamburger Mary's
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Part of the reopening team in 2015
  • Trained new crew in all positions in the kitchen and improved kitchen efficiency
  • Implemented daily prep and plating standards improving consistency across 30 menu items
  • Maintained food safety standards

Education

Associate of Science - Film Production

The Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO
02-2013

Skills

  • Menu Development
  • Developing Staff & Systems
  • Food Safety, HACCP & Compliance
  • Inventory & Cost Control
  • Leadership & Staff Training
  • Vendor & Supplier Relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision

Certification

ServSafe Food Handler

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

The Fainting Goat Pub
01.2022 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Hamburger Mary's
01.2015 - 01.2019

Associate of Science - Film Production

The Art Institute of Colorado

AWARDS & HIGHLIGHTS

Partners in Food Safety- Denver Public Health & Environment