Richard Cardines
Corinth,TX
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated with an extensive background in culinary arts, with experience in hotel and casual dining services, and a dedication to best-in-class work. Driven Restaurant manager and adaptable chef with 35+ years of food and beverage experience, including extensive knowledge of hospitality etiquette, food preparation, best practices, food safety, and superior customer service. A chef with extensive experience with FOH and BOH operations, who is skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while maintaining composure and professionalism. Extensive experience with supervision of staff and staff development, and a focused trainer dedicated to developing new skills through learning opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Childcare Network #327
09.2020 - Current
- Prepare all meals including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks following dietary requirements
- Order and inventory of provisions and disposable products necessary for daily operations
- Practice safety and sanitation of kitchen and food preparation equipment
- Assist in other school tasks including teacher breaks and driving school buses as needed.
District Manager
Fresh Burger LLC (dba BurgerFi)
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Audited location sales performance and data trends to improve underperforming areas
- Managed business expansion, revenue development, and market gains
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service
- Oversee quality of operations of 3 locations throughout DFW region
- Collaborated with Director of Operations to improve performance and grow sales.
Freshcuts Production Supervisor
Freshpoint South Florida
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversee food production department
- Responsible for completing weekly production profit and loss statement
- Insures adherence to all company standards regarding all food and safety practices (in collaboration with QA and Food Safety Departments)
- Manage all production personnel to include training, development, and performance management of all supervisory and hourly employees
- Coordinated all hiring and lay-off decisions for department in collaboration with HR
- Inventory Control, including proper stocking and rotation
- Monitored raw material and packaging inventories to ensure supply and freshness
- Budgeting and focus on enhanced cost reduction
- Maintained visible presence on production floor, monitor machine maintenance and provide technical guidance for sanitation and production.
Corporate Trainer - Senior Team Lead
BurgerFi International, LLC
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Responsible for the opening of new restaurant locations and the staff training
- Training managers for the pre-opening of their locations
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize team productivity
- Assessed, motivated, and empowered team members to perform in manner that builds customer satisfaction and loyalty, leading to retention and growth
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication and training and development coaching.
Cook III
The Boca Raton Resort & Club
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Serve as lead cook for casual dining restaurant.
Line Cook
The Hillsboro Club
10.2010 - 02.2013
- Assist in all food preparation for members and guests of private club as directed by Executive Chef.
Cook II
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Orlando
09.2009 - 10.2010
- Assist in food preparation and providing the best dining experience for guests in specialty restaurant.
Education
Valencia Community College
FL, OrlandoHigh School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
FL, Winter ParkSkills
- Staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching
- Co-development of training manuals and programs
- POS systems (Micros & Nextep POS systems)
- Cash handling
- Profits and Loss (P&L spreadsheets)
- Inventory and inventory control
- Scheduling, budgeting, ordering, and administrative tasks
- Quality assurance and control
- Team building and team development
- Customer service and professional relationship development
- Food safety practices
- Food production quality
- Extensive culinary skills
- New store openings
Certification
- ServeSafe Food Manager - per local health guidelines as outlined in Department of Health policies
- Registered ServeSafe Proctor - administration of all ServeSafe certification examinations
Timeline
Cook
Childcare Network #327
09.2020 - Current
District Manager
Fresh Burger LLC (dba BurgerFi)
04.2018 - 09.2020
Freshcuts Production Supervisor
Freshpoint South Florida
03.2017 - 03.2018
Corporate Trainer - Senior Team Lead
BurgerFi International, LLC
02.2013 - 03.2017
Cook III
The Boca Raton Resort & Club
12.2010 - 02.2013
Line Cook
The Hillsboro Club
10.2010 - 02.2013
Cook II
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Orlando
09.2009 - 10.2010
Valencia Community College
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
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