Ronnie Owens
Tampa,FL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 15 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
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Piccolo Bucco
10.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service flow.
- Maintain recipe consistency, product quality, and food safety standards.
- Support training and development of line staff.
Kitchen Key Manager
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for opening/closing procedures and shift leadership.
- Ensure adherence to brand standards and assist with kitchen management.
- Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
Grill Cook
Chart House
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Executed all prep and plate recipes with consistent accuracy.
- Maintained grill station readiness for high-volume services.
- Ensured proper food handling, equipment sanitation, and closing duties.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Kenwood High School
Baltimore, MDCulinary Arts (Some college) - undefined
Culinary Arts Institute of Tampa
Tampa, FL03.2013
Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Restaurant Operations Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO12-2026
Skills
- Food production management
- Inventory controls
- High volume dining
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Health code requirements
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Weekly menu preparation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Team management
- Performance improvement
- Culinary techniques
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Present
- ServSafe Food Handler Present
- OSHA 10 October 2022 to Present
- Hospitality and Tourism Management April 2020 to Present From Florida Atlantic University
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Safety Manager Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Piccolo Bucco
10.2025 - Current
Kitchen Key Manager
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
11.2024 - Current
Grill Cook
Chart House
04.2022 - 10.2024
Culinary Arts (Some college) - undefined
Culinary Arts Institute of Tampa
High school or equivalent -
Kenwood High School
Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Restaurant Operations Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts