Ryan Watson
Mission
Summary
Detail-oriented Kitchen Manager with over four years of experience in kitchen operations. Skilled in team collaboration, staff training, and maintaining high food safety standards. Committed to improving workflow efficiency and achieving rapid service times.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
J's BBQ
Olathe, KS
2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Learned safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on basic kitchen operations and food handling techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Kitchen Manager
Johnny's Bbq
Olathe, KS
2022 - 2025
- Learned safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Trained new staff on basic kitchen operations and food handling techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Kitchen Cook
Johnny's Bbq
Olathe, KS
2015 - 2022
- Prepared and cooked a variety of BBQ dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management, including monitoring stock levels for kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cooking processes, improving order turnaround times during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
Bussing
Johnny's BBQ
Olathe, KS
2014 - 2015
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area by overseeing table setups, clearing, and bussing throughout each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest
Olathe, KS01-2015
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Leadership development
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
J's BBQ
2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Johnny's Bbq
2022 - 2025
Kitchen Cook
Johnny's Bbq
2015 - 2022
Bussing
Johnny's BBQ
2014 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest