Nilda E. Padilla Pineiro
Brooksville,USA
Summary
To work as the kitchen manager at The Villages employing strong leadership skills to manage the kitchen operations and provide the best service to the customers.
Experienced with kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food safety protocols. Utilizes leadership and organizational skills to ensure efficient kitchen performance and compliance with health regulations. Strong understanding of team management and workflow optimization to deliver high-quality meals consistently.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Saw Grass Tavern
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food preparation and sanitation.
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menu items that align with customer preferences.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies within the kitchen environment.
- Advised kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques to ensure compliance with local health codes and minimize risk of contamination.
- Optimized food presentation techniques, enhancing visual appeal of dishes while maintaining consistent portion sizes.
- Maintained detailed records of food costs, assisting management in making informed decisions regarding budgeting and pricing strategies.
- Assisted in developing special event menus tailored to meet client needs while adhering closely to predetermined budgets.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Kitchen Manager
Mcgrady's Irish Pub
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food preparation and service standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain optimal stock for menu items.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and enhancing culinary skills.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food safety and sanitation compliance.
- Oversaw menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Boosted team morale and performance through effective leadership and training programs.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure high-quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Continuously updated kitchen equipment and technology to improve cooking efficiency and food quality.
- Resolved conflicts within kitchen team promptly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Kitchen Supervisor
True Food Kitchen
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling and techniques.
- Trained workers in food preparation and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Inspected refrigerator and freezer prior to each shift to check temperature levels and proper functionality.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Developed and standardized new recipes to diversify kitchen offerings.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
Hard Rock Cafe
03.2002 - 08.2016
- Hard Rock Cafe Miami, Florida — Server, Bartender 03/2002 – 10/2003
- Hard Rock Cafe Orlando, Florida— Server/Banquet Server, Busser, Live Host, Banquet Prep Cook, Line Cook 10/2003 – 01/2010
- Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN — Server 11/2006 – 03/2007
- Hard Rock Cafe Seattle, WA — Busser, Food Expeditor 01/2010 – 01/2012
- Hard Rock Cafe New York (Time Square) — Banquet Prep Prep/Cook, Line Cook 11/2010 – 03/2011
- Hard Rock Cafe San Diego, CA — Kitchen Supervisor 01/2012 – 11/2013
- Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco, CA — Kitchen Supervisor 11/2013 – 08/2016
- Hard Rock Cafe Openings
- New Buffalo, MI December 7, 2012
- Lima, Peru December 17, 2012
- Santiago, Chile December 19, 2012
- Guatemala City, Guatemala January 2, 2013
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
- Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerance.
- Created positive guest experience by listening to guests needs and recommending options to meet requests.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintaining knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
GED -
Miami Lakes Tech
Miami Lakes, Florida06-1996
Skills
- Leadership, interpersonal communication skills, customer service, team oriented, organized, multi-tasking, problem solving, creativity, and ability to maintain the highest level of standards
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
- Food preparation
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe execution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Saw Grass Tavern
01.2025 - 08.2025
Kitchen Manager
Mcgrady's Irish Pub
04.2021 - 01.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
True Food Kitchen
08.2016 - 09.2019
Hard Rock Cafe
03.2002 - 08.2016
GED -
Miami Lakes Tech