Phill Slaughtaire
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Diligent Store Leader with strong background in optimizing operations and streamlining processes. Successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and improve efficiency. Demonstrated ability in resource management and strategic planning.
Operations professional with keen eye for process improvement and operational efficiency. Proven track record of leading teams to achieve organizational goals and drive continuous improvement. Known for excellent communication, adaptability, and results-oriented approach to managing dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Leader
SMALL CHEVAL
01.2023 - Current
- Conducting R365 audits
- Entering schedules with store leader
- Entering invoices in trackers
- Editing time punches
- Placing orders with store leaders and using food calculator
- Using app for any maintenance, uniform, and IT needs
- Conducting closing stations with Hourlies to ensure skills are sharp (draining fryer, cleaning griddle, closing mid)
- Organizing the walk-in cooler
Catering Chef
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE
07.2020 - Current
- Follows recipes and produces food items as assigned by Executive Chef
- Maintains proper food temperatures and appearance
- Verifies all portion sizes, quality standards, department policies and procedures, and core values are adhered to
- Maintains department standards for accuracy of recipes, evaluates customer preferences, and makes menu adjustments as necessary
- Maintains the kitchen equipment and related areas safe and sanitary at all times
General Manager
THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for leading and managing the team
- Assisted with restaurant marketing strategies, recruiting and hiring, training, overseeing food quality, and developing menus
- Greeted and served restaurant guests
- Managed schedules and material orders along with sales
Lead Cook
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 10.2022
- Assisted in inventory control
- Ensures the kitchen operates in a timely way and meets quality standards
- Fills in when Lead Cook in planning and directing food preparation
- Resourcefully solves any issues
- Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Updates current menu entrées into creative and delicious versions
- Menu Building, Allergen Training, and Food Ordering
Line Cook
MAJANI
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Set up and stocked stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepared food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answered, reported, and followed executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Cleaned up station and took care of leftover food
- Stocked inventory appropriately
- Ensured that food came out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
- Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintained a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Education
High School Diploma -
ACE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago, Illinois06.2011
Skills
- ServSafe Food Service Manager's Certificate
- Managers Certificate
- Trained on Airport Baggage Tug
- Certified on Pneumatic Tire Forklift (Class 1)
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service experience
- Retail cashier experience
- Training and teaching experience
- Carpentry
- Building and refurbishing computers
- MS Office Suite
- CAD
- Photoshop
- Organizational development
- Operational excellence
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Safety management
- Innovation and creativity
- Workforce planning
- Logistics management
- Scheduling coordination
- Team Training
- Quality assurance
- Employee development
- Cost control
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of opening a new restaurant concept.
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Pork Mafia Pit Masters
- Comfort Farms Chefs
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Operations Leader
SMALL CHEVAL
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN
10.2022 - 04.2023
Catering Chef
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE
07.2020 - Current
Line Cook
MAJANI
04.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Cook
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 10.2022
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
ACE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
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