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Sherman Dupree

Kitchen Assitant
East Saint Louis,IL

Summary

Dynamic kitchen management professional with a proven track record at Rooster Restaurant, excelling in inventory management and team leadership. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with health regulations, I effectively resolved conflicts and elevated staff performance, contributing to a high-quality dining experience in fast-paced environments. Experienced Assitant Kitchen Manager successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. 10 years of progressive leadership experience. 10+ Experienced Training Team Leader bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist numerous customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Adaptable and enterprising professional with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Ambitious chef with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Rooster Restaurant
East St. Louis
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Created weekly schedules according to business demands while ensuring labor costs remained within budget parameters.
  • Implemented new systems for tracking inventory levels, ordering procedures.
  • Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
  • Performed regular audits of supplies used in preparation of meals to ensure freshness.
  • Collaborated with chefs on menu planning strategies that increased profits while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
  • Facilitated communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff on a daily basis.
  • Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.

Training Team Specialist

Outback Steakhouse Inc (Carrabba's and Outback)
Atlanta
02.2015 - 04.2020
  • Provided guidance to less experienced staff members when needed in order to improve their knowledge base.
  • Organized and tracked multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines efficiently.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members through active listening and problem solving techniques.
  • Assisted in the development of team goals and objectives, as well as facilitated team meetings and discussions.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies by monitoring employee activities regularly.
  • Monitored team performance against established key performance indicators.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Directed and supervised staff performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
  • Followed restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.

Internship

Lisbit's Fine Dining
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 06.2008

The Lady and Son's/ Paula Deen

Paula Deen
Savannah , GA
07.2003 - 03.2006
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Fine Dining - Fine Dining

The Art Institutes
Atlanta, GA
06-2006

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Supply ordering
  • Health regulations compliance
  • Food safety procedures
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Quality assurance
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food preparation management
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food production management
  • High volume dining
  • Attention to detail
  • Staff supervision
  • Health inspections

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Rooster Restaurant
05.2024 - 04.2025

Training Team Specialist

Outback Steakhouse Inc (Carrabba's and Outback)
02.2015 - 04.2020

Internship

Lisbit's Fine Dining
01.2007 - 06.2008

The Lady and Son's/ Paula Deen

Paula Deen
07.2003 - 03.2006

Fine Dining - Fine Dining

The Art Institutes
Sherman DupreeKitchen Assitant