Kitchen Manager
Marian Estates
2022.08 - 2023.09
Shaylynn Greer
Dining manager
Salem,OR
Timeline
Dininroom manager
Lancaster village
2011.06 - 2021.09
Winema
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Marian Estates
Sublimity, OR
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Dininroom manager
Lancaster village
2011.06 - 2021.09
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Education
Winema
Skills
- Food Item Purchasing
- Inspection and Observation
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- High-Volume Dining
- Disciplinary Action
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Room Preparation
- Employee Scheduling
- Order Accuracy
- Portion Sizes
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Kitchen Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Order Delivery Practices
- Budget Management
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Operations Management
- Staff Training
- Food and Beverage Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Portion Standards
- Purchasing Strategies
- Shift Scheduling
- Station Preparation
- Productivity Improvements
- Process Improvement
- Food Preparation Management
- Meal Monitoring
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Inventory Control
- First Aid Knowledge
- Guest Relations
- Annual Business Planning Support
- Performance Monitoring
- Sales and Marketing
- Health Code Compliance
- Performance Improvement
- Multitasking and Organization
- New Employee Recruitment
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Staff Management
- Expediting Orders
- Portioning Understanding
- Attention to Detail
- Waste Reduction
- Brand Loyalty
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Food Challenges
- Investigating Complaints
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Control Inventory Costs
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- POS Terminal Operation
- Work Assignments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Maintain Food Safety
- Cook Foods
- Developing Special Dishes and Recipes
- Counting Money
- Front of House Management
- Inventory Management Software
- Catering Services
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Facilities Planning
- Service Delivery Management
- Anticipating Problems
- Serve Customers
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Supervising Residents
- Managing Deliveries
- Portion and Cost Control
- Schedule Crew Members
- Microsoft Word
Summary
Experienced Dinin room Manager, successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. Tweleve years of progressive leadership experience.