Nathaniel Finn
Nashua,NH
Summary
Experienced restaurant supervisor bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 1-200 customers hourly. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Janie's Uncommon Cafe
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Kitchen Manager
Pressed Cafe
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Led a multi-cultural, multi-language team of 20-30 team members.
- Helped to open this restaurant during a tough time and when I departed, the kitchen was operating an an extremely high level, bringing in $9,000,000/year. The busiest day I had overseen was a $40,000 day with myself at the helm.
- A large part of my leadership here involved building a culture around our team that everyone believed in and creating a unified vision. This involved constant mental coaching and mentorship with a creative and experienced team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
August Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO09.2017
High School Diploma -
Primavera Online High School
Prescott, AZ09.2012
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Staff Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Janie's Uncommon Cafe
09.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Pressed Cafe
09.2020 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary
August Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Primavera Online High School
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