Ronny Channita
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Line Leader
Hogsalt
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained service standards within food line operations and deployed coaching sessions and motivational recognitions.
- Listened to and understood concerns and issues raised by food line members and guests.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Supervisor
Ramen San
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Manager's Assistant
Kinton Ramen
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Ran errands to support daily needs of management.
- Supported department procurement activities by coordinating with manager for direction.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Sous Chef
Strings Ramen
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Education
Associate of Arts -
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL2025
High School Diploma -
Southridge High School
Kennewick, WA05.2011
ACF Culinary Arts Certification - Culinary Arts
Tri-Tech Skills Center
5929 W Metaline Ave, Kennewick, WA 9933604.2011
Skills
- Performance Motivation
- Operational Efficiency
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Staff Mentoring
- Food Assembly Supervision
- Production and Time Sequencing
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Operational Reporting
- Service Quality Standards Evaluation
- Recipe Development
- Performance Improvement
- Food Service Operations
- Inventory controls
Timeline
Food Line Leader
Hogsalt
09.2023 - Current
Manager's Assistant
Kinton Ramen
08.2019 - 05.2020
Supervisor
Ramen San
05.2018 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Strings Ramen
04.2014 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts -
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
High School Diploma -
Southridge High School
ACF Culinary Arts Certification - Culinary Arts
Tri-Tech Skills Center
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