Stephen Olson
Tyler
Summary
In the scope of my previous employment, I was responsible for growing sales, raising transaction averages, keeping not only guests but also my team happy. I focused on challenging my employees to continue growing and improving so that the brand and store as a whole would grow. I prided myself on keeping my team cross-trained and adequately advocated for so that they felt gratified and valued as Team Members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Mandoline Hospitality, Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails
06.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and supply ordering.
- Led daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
Kitchen Manager
Torchy's Tacos
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Kitchen Management involved writing schedules for approximately 30 employees, placing truck orders, organizing said truck orders, counting food inventory weekly. Also responsible for maintaining low AvT cost, as well as adapting to period-ly P&L reports to continue keeping profit flowing to the bottom line. The KM position also involved coaching, teaching and maintaining a positive work environment for all Team Members.
Corporate NRO
Torchy's Tacos
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Corporate New Restaurant Opener included traveling to different states and cities throughout the United States to assist in the opening of new restaurants, training brand new employees on how to have success not only on their station but also in their workplace, while creating a positive work culture and environment that would last.
Line Cook
Torchy's Tacos
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for working every station in the kitchen including grill, fryers, cold table, and prep. Food quality and S.O.P were the main focus of a line cook to ensure that all orders were made in a timely manner while still up keeping quality.
Food Runner/Food Expeditor
Torchy's Tacos
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for ensuring that all food leaving the kitchen was properly made, including quality, appearance and temperature. Also responsible for delivering food to customers in a professional, positive and timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee
Tyler05-2017
Skills
- Fast Learner - Expert
- Customer Service - Expert
- Communication Skills - Expert
- Ability to Work in a Team - Expert
- Ability to Work Under Pressure - Expert
- Effective Team Leader - Expert
LANGUAGES
English - Native speaker
Spanish - Highly proficient
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Mandoline Hospitality, Twelve Kitchen & Cocktails
06.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Torchy's Tacos
11.2023 - 05.2025
Corporate NRO
Torchy's Tacos
05.2021 - 10.2023
Line Cook
Torchy's Tacos
05.2020 - 05.2021
Food Runner/Food Expeditor
Torchy's Tacos
05.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee