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Ryan Taylor

Portland,OR

Summary

Seasoned Kitchen Lead with a robust history at PTS wings and spots bar, adept in elevating kitchen operations and staff performance. Expert in sanitation standards and budgeting, I spearheaded quality control initiatives, boosting productivity by over 30%. My leadership and strategic planning skills ensure top-notch food service and team development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Lead

PTS wings and spots bar
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 02.2025

Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.

  • Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
  • Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.

Operations

Family sports bar banquet hall
New Glarus , WI
05.2000 - 01.2018
  • Co owner, operator. Talk more at interview. Bought out in divorce.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Glarus
New Glarus, WI
05-1994

Skills

  • Kitchen operations
  • Waste reduction
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food storage
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Special diets
  • Allergy awareness
  • Ordering supplies
  • Food preparation
  • Employee monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Food cost analysis
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer feedback handling
  • Event planning support
  • Leadership development
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Policy and procedure enforcement
  • Labor cost management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Shift scheduling
  • Staff supervision
  • Portion control
  • Recruitment and hiring

Certification

  • Multnomah county food and health card

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

PTS wings and spots bar
01.2021 - 02.2025

Operations

Family sports bar banquet hall
05.2000 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

New Glarus
Ryan Taylor