Perla Estrada
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager with a strong background in fast-paced food service environments, specializing in team leadership, food safety, inventory control, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction while meeting company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
2023.02 - 2025.03
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and safety standards
- Lead and train a team of kitchen staff, improving performance and productivity
- Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and sanitation
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and reduce food waste through efficient tracking
- Coordinate food preparation to meet high-volume demand during peak hours
- Resolve team conflicts and support a positive work environment
- Assist in hiring, onboarding, and scheduling employees
- Assisted in food preparation and kitchen organization
- Followed company recipes and portion standards
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting
- Supported inventory checks and restocking
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg, MD06.2023
Skills
Team Leadership & Training
Food Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe preferred)
Inventory Management
Time Management
Customer Service
Conflict Resolution
Multitasking in High-Volume Environments
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
2023.02 - 2025.03
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School