Nicholas strums
Vernon Rockville,CT
Summary
Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Square Peg, excelling in staff training and development, and inventory control. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced food waste and consistently met health inspection standards. Skilled in fostering teamwork and enhancing customer satisfaction, adeptly managing up to 35 employees for optimal kitchen efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Square Peg
04.2021 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Helped open up new locations
Lead Line Cook
Craft Kitchen
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Pizza Specialist /Line Cook
Golden Irene's Restaurant
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate pizza preparation.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating popular trends and customer feedback for improved offerings.
- Contributed to overall business growth by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets through excellent customer service.
- Supported effective communication within the team, resolving conflicts quickly to maintain smooth operations during busy shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT06-2012
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Inventory Control
- Waste Reduction
- Food Preparation
- Scheduled employes
- Manage up tp 35 employes
- Control labor cost
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Craft Kitchen
06.2021 - 05.2022
Kitchen Manager
Square Peg
04.2021 - 09.2024
Pizza Specialist /Line Cook
Golden Irene's Restaurant
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
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