Detail-oriented kitchen leader with a strong focus on food quality and safety. Proven track record in supervising teams and implementing operational standards. Expertise in optimizing inventory management to enhance kitchen performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Top Golf
Richmond, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health standards.
Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
Ensured food quality during preparation and presentation phases, contributing to customer satisfaction.
Upheld cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in kitchen and workstations, enhancing operational efficiency.
Cultivated collaboration between kitchen staff and front-of-house team, improving teamwork and service delivery.
Educated new employees on essential duties and responsibilities.
Ensured optimal storage practices to maintain food quality.
Kitchen Lead
Longhorn Steakhouse
Roanoke, Virginia
02.2020 - 05.2025
Supervised kitchen team, enhancing food preparation and service efficiency.
Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols, ensuring compliance and safety.
Implemented food safety standards to maintain a safe cooking environment.
Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
Maintained front line readiness and stock levels during peak periods, promoting frequent small batch preparation during slow periods.
Mentored and developed hourly team members and created a harmonious working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Addiction Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2030
Skills
Menu planning
Food safety protocols
Product quality assurance
Regulatory compliance
Budget oversight
Shift scheduling
Team leadership
Staff management
New hire onboarding
Organizational skills
Conflict resolution
Customer service
Accomplishments
Top Performer Award, Kitchen of the Quarter 3 times in 2007
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Volunteer, M-3 Church-Outreach Program, Food Pantry, Bible Study Group