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Ruben Martinez

Summary

Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Texas Star Inn
01.2025 - Current
  • Directed kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Trained and mentored culinary staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supplies.
  • Implemented new menu items based on customer feedback, enhancing dining experience.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

Kitchen Manager

Trilogy Pizza
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated staff schedules to maximize efficiency during peak hours and events.
  • Monitored food preparation quality, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.

General Manager

Grady’s BBQ
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led daily operations, ensuring high standards in service and food quality.
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Implemented efficient scheduling practices to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak business hours.

Assistant Manager

Wing Daddy’s
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Led team in daily operations, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined processes for inventory management and cost control.
  • Oversaw compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining a safe environment.
  • Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting atmosphere within the restaurant by implementing strict cleanliness standards for both staff members and the dining area itself.
  • Managed financial responsibilities including budget development, cost control measures, and revenue tracking.

Catering Business Owner

At Your Service Catering
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Experienced management professional with a proven track record in overseeing both front and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functionality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control, profit and loss analysis, and driving sales growth. Adept at training and mentoring staff, implementing effective operational procedures, creating appealing menus, and addressing challenges to maintain high standards across the establishments.

Education

High School -

William Howard Taft High School
01.1995

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Center for Food of the Americas
01.2006

Skills

  • Management
  • Exceptional Customer Service Skills
  • Culinary expertise
  • Catering
  • Food Preparation/Safety
  • Training & Development
  • Recruiting
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Texas Star Inn
01.2025 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Trilogy Pizza
05.2023 - 10.2024

General Manager

Grady’s BBQ
08.2021 - 02.2023

Assistant Manager

Wing Daddy’s
08.2014 - 08.2021

Catering Business Owner

At Your Service Catering
06.2008 - 08.2014

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Center for Food of the Americas

High School -

William Howard Taft High School

Additional Information

  • Provide outstanding customer service, communication, group dynamic and interpersonal skills.
  • Innovative versatile and resourceful problem solver with excellent operational and technical skill.
  • Strong management and leadership abilities.
  • Exhibit multitasking skills having managed 60(+) people in a high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Catered events with up to 2500 guests.

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