Talented kitchen leader offer over 20 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Technician
Live Mobile Technology
03.2023 - Current
Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
Configuration and deployment of different surveillance systems.
Installing, configuring and programming Brivo Access Control.
Installation, configuration and maintenance of Synology server.
Designing, configuring and deployment of WIFI networks.
Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Developing scrips to automate server backups
Kitchen Manager
The Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar - Sugar Land
05.2010 - 01.2023
Set and developed basis to open 3 more units Baybrook, Katy and Memorial Locations
Managed 24-28 Team Members. BOH & Server Assistants
Manage to achieve Average Food Cost of 30%
Labor Range between 10.5 and 11 %
Prime Cost of 60%
Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
Kitchen Manager
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
05.2000 - 04.2010
Average Food Cost of 28%
Manage 20 to 24 BOH Team Members.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Education
Cisco Certification - CCNA
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Houston - Victoria
Sugar Land, TX
06.2015
Skills
Menu Planning
Safe Food Handling
Staff Training
Inventory Control
Vendor Relationship Management
Inventory Coordination
Annual Business Planning Support
Productivity Improvements
Cost Control
Certification
Manager Food Handlers Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IT Technician
Live Mobile Technology
03.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
The Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar - Sugar Land
05.2010 - 01.2023
Kitchen Manager
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
05.2000 - 04.2010
Cisco Certification - CCNA
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Houston - Victoria
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