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
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
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
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
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