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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Manager
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
Hoover, AL
08.2013 - Current
Created and maintained the schedule for all kitchen staff.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
BOH Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
Fultondale, AL
01.2010 - 05.2013
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.