Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nutrition Manager
Rowan Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, NC
06.2016 - Current
Adhered to local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding school nutrition standards.
Monitored and enforced quality standards for school food services.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
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.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Handled money, balanced tills
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
General Manager
IHOP
Stateville, NC
04.2009 - 05.2016
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
Owner
Restaurant365
China Grove, NC
01.1998 - 01.2009
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Rowan Salisbury SchoolsAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Rowan Salisbury Schools