Pete Jordan
Tabernash,CO
Summary
Veteran Restaurant Owner and Kitchen Manager with extensive experience in all areas of restaurant operations, for example, daily operations, payroll, cost controls, and event supervision. Skilled in staff recruitment, training, menu development, and maintaining health code compliance. Brings strong vendor relationships and a focus on optimal guest experiences to advance career opportunities. A hard working, disciplined, and knowledgeable leader who leads by example, commits fully and follows through at a high level of quality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Self Employed
09.1994 - 05.2024
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, including large events and special occasions, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Kitchen Manager
Divide Grill
11.1990 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School
Northglenn, COSkills
- Menu development
- Staff Supervision
- Business Planning
- Customer Engagement
- Small business operations
- Health Code Compliance
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Payroll Administration
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Self Employed
09.1994 - 05.2024
Kitchen Manager
Divide Grill
11.1990 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Northglenn High School
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