Steven Isma
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over [11] years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Tap 42
01.2020 - Current
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
Kitchen Manager
Flanigan's Seafood Bar And Grill
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- 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.
Kitchen Manager
Whales Rib
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- 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.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Kitchen Manager
Habit Burger Grill
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Education
Culinary Arts
William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2022
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL03.2018
Skills
- Purchasing
- Cost Control
- Workflow Planning
- Supply Ordering
- Staff Supervision
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Food Production Management
- Sanitation
- Food Preparation and Safety
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Tap 42
01.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Flanigan's Seafood Bar And Grill
11.2016 - 01.2020
Kitchen Manager
Whales Rib
08.2014 - 10.2016
Kitchen Manager
Habit Burger Grill
01.2012 - 03.2014
Culinary Arts
William T. McFatter Technical College
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Broward College
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