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Russell Olden

Boulder,CO

Summary

Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Red Robin
Arvada, CO
10.2024 - Current
  • Recruited team members to meet organizational goals.
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work and achievements.
  • VerifIed and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts.
  • Oversaw food preparation and safety protocols to comply with federal, state and local regulatory guidelines regarding food service.

Kitchen Manager

Torchy's Tacos
Boulde, CO
06.2020 - 10.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.

General Manager

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Arvada, CO
12.2015 - 02.2020
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate inventories of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised staff members.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues.
  • Conducted PnL reviews with an aim to identify cost-saving opportunities

Culinary Manager

Benihana Restaurant
Broomfield, CO
05.2011 - 12.2015
  • Ensured proper food safety and sanitation standards were met throughout the kitchen.
  • Ensured that all meals were prepared as per stringent expectations set by Benihana
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling, budgeting and inventory control.
  • Ordered supplies such as ingredients, kitchen equipment and cleaning materials.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols, knife skills, recipe preparation techniques and plating design.
  • Monitored kitchen staff to ensure compliance with company expectations of taste, speed and presentation.

General Manager

City Broiler
Chino Hills
06.2007 - 03.2011
  • Maintained accurate inventories of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised staff members.
  • Coordinated catering services for special events such as weddings or banquets.
  • Created weekly work schedules according to staffing needs.
  • Assisted in resolving any disputes between customers or employees.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bonita High School, La Verne Ca
La Verne
06-1998

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling
  • Purchasing
  • Staff Management
  • Order Accuracy
  • Ordering Supplies
  • New Employee Recruitment
  • Health Inspections
  • Sales Projections
  • Food Preparation
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Multitasking and Organization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager

Red Robin
10.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Torchy's Tacos
06.2020 - 10.2024

General Manager

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
12.2015 - 02.2020

Culinary Manager

Benihana Restaurant
05.2011 - 12.2015

General Manager

City Broiler
06.2007 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Bonita High School, La Verne Ca

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