Shonnie Mayen
Lincoln Park,MI
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record of passion and dedication, adept at boosting team performance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and staff training, I successfully implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing waste and improving kitchen efficiency and cleanliness standards. My leadership fosters a culture of collaboration, driving notable improvements in service delivery and health inspection scores.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Broadcast Booth
Allen Park, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Create new and innovative dishes to enhance sales.
- Menu planning and execution.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Kitchen Manager
Air Margaritaville
Romulus, MI
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery during peak hours.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Chef
Polonus Restaurant
Wyandotte, MI
01.2010 - 06.2020
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Designed and executed catering menus for high-profile events, adapting offerings to meet diverse client needs.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Education
Surgical Technology - Medical Technology
Baker College
Allen Park, MI07.2015
Child Development Associate - Teaching
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI07.2001
Commercial Art/Desktop Publishing - Arts Education
Phoenix Community College
San Diego, CA1996
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Inventory contron
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Order accuracy
- Inventory coordination
- Menu development
- Order delivery practices
- Employee scheduling
- High volume dining
- Health inspections
- Expediting orders
- Nutritional knowledge
- First aid
- Catering coordination
- Reliable and responsible
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Broadcast Booth
06.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Air Margaritaville
08.2022 - 01.2023
Chef
Polonus Restaurant
01.2010 - 06.2020
Surgical Technology - Medical Technology
Baker College
Child Development Associate - Teaching
Wayne County Community College
Commercial Art/Desktop Publishing - Arts Education
Phoenix Community College