Stuart Davis
Spring Hill
Summary
Experienced with overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Utilize effective team leadership and organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations. Track record of implementing efficient inventory management systems and staff training programs. Skilled in staff training and food safety compliance. ServSafe certified. Reliable and adaptable, with strong problem solving and organizational capabilities. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Red Rocks Community College Cafeteria
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies within the kitchen environment.
- Ensured proper equipment maintenance, scheduling repairs as needed for optimal functionality within the kitchen space.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Sous Chef
Lakewood Estates
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to maintain efficiency and quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Paradise Grill
03.2014 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Assistant Manager
Cloud 9
07.2009 - 03.2014
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, constructive feedback, and mutual respect among team members.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies within the kitchen environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisa Muscatine H.S.
Letts, IASkills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Staff training and development
- Task delegation
- Staff management
- Workload management
- Employee scheduling
Accomplishments
- Hired, trained and oversaw kitchen staff for new 80-seat restaurant.
- Supervised team of 14 staff members.
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Red Rocks Community College Cafeteria
06.2022 - 11.2025
Sous Chef
Lakewood Estates
03.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Manager
Paradise Grill
03.2014 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager
Cloud 9
07.2009 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Louisa Muscatine H.S.