Sean Demus
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager with over 5 years in high-volume food service. Expertise in kitchen operations, team leadership, employee training, and inventory management. Delivers operational excellence through effective problem-solving and employee development in fast-paced environments. ServSafe Food Manager Certified.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Flynn Applebee’s
Pittsburgh, Pa
01.2026 - Current
- Lead daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
- Manage food inventory, waste, and food costs while maintaining product availability and quality.
- Monitor food preparation, cooking, plating, and ticket execution to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Supervise, coach, and develop kitchen team members to improve performance and maintain company standards.
- Assign responsibilities and coordinate team members to maintain efficient kitchen operations during peak service periods.
- Support employee training and reinforce proper procedures, safety requirements, and performance expectations.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen health standards.
- Identify and resolve operational issues quickly while maintaining productivity and guest satisfaction.
- Work alongside team members during high-volume periods to maintain speed and quality.
Key Manager / Certified Trainer / Server / Cook /
Flynn Applebees
Pittsburgh, Pa
11.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction to employees during shifts, including assigning duties and coordinating breaks.
- Train new employees on menu knowledge, POS systems, company standards, food preparation, and customer service expectations.
- Maintain excellent service standards during high-volume and fast-paced operations.
- Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve problems to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Assist guests with menu selections and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
- Build positive relationships with guests and team members.
- Progressed through multiple restaurant positions and developed extensive front- and back-of-house operational experience.
- Support kitchen operations through cooking, food preparation, quality control, and proper food handling.
- Accurately process cash and credit card transactions and maintain cash drawer accountability.
Line Cook / Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Mike and Tony's Gyro
Pittsburgh, Pa
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared and plated menu items according to restaurant specifications and dietary requirements.
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Prepared ingredients for multiple kitchen stations while maintaining proper food-handling procedures.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and preparation times to ensure food safety and quality.
- Maintained clean and sanitary workstations, equipment, dishes, and kitchen areas.
- Executed high-volume service with attention to food quality and presentation.
Cook / Takeout
Campiti’s Pizzeria
Pittsburgh, Pa
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Coordinated cooking, food preparation, order taking, payment processing, and guest service to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Prepared and plated menu items according to restaurant standards.
- Operated pizza and hoagie ovens and other commercial kitchen equipment.
- Maintained proper cooking temperatures, food-handling procedures, and sanitation standards.
- Prepared ingredients and stocked multiple kitchen stations for daily operations.
- Contributed to maintaining efficient restaurant operations through effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Keystone Oaks High School
Pittsburgh, PaSkills
- Kitchen & Restaurant Management
- Inventory & Food Cost Control
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- High-volume operations
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Training & Coaching
- Shift Management
- Labor Management
- POS & Cash Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Guest Service
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Additional Strengths
Leadership • Communication • Team Building • Staff Supervision • Inventory Management • Restaurant Cost Control • Customer Service • Organization • Adaptability • Coaching • Workplace Conflict Resolution • Technology Proficiency
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Flynn Applebee’s
01.2026 - Current
Key Manager / Certified Trainer / Server / Cook /
Flynn Applebees
11.2021 - Current
Line Cook / Prep Cook / Dishwasher
Mike and Tony's Gyro
12.2020 - 08.2021
Cook / Takeout
Campiti’s Pizzeria
07.2020 - 11.2020
Keystone Oaks High School