Shawn Doran
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and inventory control. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef, Kitchen Manager
The Twilight Exit
Seattle, WA
08.2012 - 02.2026
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and skill development.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members and promoting open communication channels.
- Designed and implemented weekly specials and soups to elevate customer satisfaction.
- Executed routine maintenance and repairs on equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Sous Chef
The Attic Ale House
Seattle,WA
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted regular quality control checks to uphold standards of excellence
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency and minimizing waste
- Trained new kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety protocols
Associate Manager
Pagliacci Pizza
Seattle, WA
04.2000 - 05.2009
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient service and quality standards in fast-paced environment.
- Managed team performance, providing coaching and support to enhance skills and productivity.
- Analyzed customer feedback to implement process improvements, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe work environment for staff and customers.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness and sales growth.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
- Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement, implementing solutions that led to significant cost savings.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Kitchen operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory management
- Portion and cost control
Certification
- ServSafe Certified, 2023
- Current Food Handler Certified
Timeline
Chef, Kitchen Manager
The Twilight Exit
08.2012 - 02.2026
Sous Chef
The Attic Ale House
06.2009 - 07.2012
Associate Manager
Pagliacci Pizza
04.2000 - 05.2009