Oscar Mercado
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven track record of overseeing and optimizing food service operations. Proficient in managing staff, inventory, and budgets to ensure efficient and profitable operations. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service.
Productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Basic bar and pizza
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
San Diego, CA05-2007
Skills
- Scheduling
- Recruitment
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Employee monitoring
- Labor cost management
- Ordering supplies
- Portion control
- Safe food handling
- Attention to detail
- Food safety
- Problem-solving
- Supply ordering
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Basic bar and pizza
01.2022 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School