Monica Guajardo
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dedicated Food Service Manager experienced in optimizing kitchen productivity and managing all facets of food service operations. Delivered efficiency and profitability through effective staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Inspired teams to achieve goals through strong leadership and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Grill
Abilene, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Managed Chipotle Grill kitchen operations, enforcing food safety and cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated prep line workflow, ensuring accurate ingredient readiness for service.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies for daily kitchen needs.
- Trained crew members on Chipotle cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
- Inspected food quality, portioning, and presentation against Chipotle standards.
- Led back-of-house teams through busy shifts with clear communication.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
gel coat repair
Tige Boats
Abilene, TX
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Greeted guests at Tige Boats showroom with warm, professional hospitality.
- Led factory tours and boat walkthroughs for prospective customers
- Maintained accurate records of repairs performed on individual pieces of equipment.
- Applied primers and undercoats on new or repaired substrates as per instructions.
- Repaired minor damage caused by improper handling or storage of coated items.
- Repaired damaged coatings using putty knives or sandpaper as necessary.
- Applied primer, sealer, and other undercoats on metal surfaces.
- Repaired defective parts by sanding down uneven surfaces prior to applying coatings per specifications provided by customers or supervisors.
Education
Abilene High School
Abilene, TXSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Menu planning
- Inventory control
- Workforce scheduling
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team building
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Grill
05.2024 - Current
gel coat repair
Tige Boats
03.2020 - 09.2021
Abilene High School