Michael Guzman
Amarillo
Summary
Dynamic kitchen manager with a proven track record at Cada Vez Restaurant, enhancing service speed and quality through efficient workflows and staff training. Expert in food safety and sanitation standards, I successfully implemented waste reduction strategies, optimizing inventory management and boosting overall restaurant performance while fostering team development and leadership.
Overview
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Work History
Prep Manager
Cada Vez Restaurant
Amarillo, TX
2023 - 2026
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and consistency in food preparation.
- Trained staff on proper food handling and safety protocols to maintain health standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering of supplies to minimize waste.
- Implemented streamlined prep processes that improved overall kitchen efficiency.
Kitchen Manager
Cada Vez Restaurant
Amarillo, TX
2020 - 2023
- Developed and implemented efficient kitchen workflows to enhance service speed and quality.
- Trained staff on food safety standards and proper kitchen equipment usage.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely stock replenishment and minimizing waste.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored food preparation processes to ensure consistency and adherence to recipes.
- Analyzed customer feedback to refine menu offerings and improve overall dining experience.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro High
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Workplace safety
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Standard operating procedures
- Product rotation
- Food cost analysis
- Waste reduction
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe development
- Employee coaching
- Staff leadership
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Team development
- Staff supervision
Certification
Food handlers certification
Timeline
Prep Manager
Cada Vez Restaurant
2023 - 2026
Kitchen Manager
Cada Vez Restaurant
2020 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro High