Tayler Herman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Operations-focused leader with 10+ years of experience managing high-volume, fast-paced foodservice operations. Proven ability to lead teams of 20+, manage scheduling and labor in real time, oversee inventory and vendor coordination, and maintain operational discipline under pressure. Trusted key-holder with extensive experience opening and closing operations and ensuring consistent execution across shifts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production & Prep Specialist
Industry Standard
01.2025 - Current
- Executed standardized prep and production workflows to support consistent throughput.
- Maintained strict food safety, sanitation, and quality-control standards.
Kitchen Operations Associate
Azlin at The Clarendon
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported end-to-end kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Executed production workflows to meet service timelines and quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Led daily back-of-house operations and created schedules for kitchen teams.
- Enforced food safety standards, cleanliness benchmarks, and operational discipline.
Executive Chef
Cock N Tails
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed kitchen operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, and vendor relations.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
General Manager
Matty G’s Steakburgers
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily operations with responsibility for labor control, staffing, and service quality.
- Worked open-to-close as needed to ensure operational continuity and standards.
Executive Kitchen Manager
Cornish Pasty Co
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations for a high-volume location with teams of 20+ staff.
- Built schedules and adjusted staffing dynamically, particularly during post-COVID staffing challenges.
- Handled all back-of-house ordering, vendor coordination, invoicing, receiving, and deliveries.
- Held keys and was trusted to open, close, set up, prep, and manage full-shift accountability.
- Promoted multiple times based on performance, reliability, and leadership.
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Operations & Shift Leadership (Key Holder)
- Team Leadership (20 Staff)
- Scheduling & Labor Adjustments
- Inventory Management & Ordering
- Vendor Coordination & Receiving
- Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe)
- Process Improvement & Workflow Execution
Certification
- ServSafe Manager (Valid through May 2028)
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Production & Prep Specialist
Industry Standard
01.2025 - Current
Kitchen Operations Associate
Azlin at The Clarendon
01.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A Restaurants
01.2023 - 01.2023
Executive Chef
Cock N Tails
01.2022 - 01.2023
General Manager
Matty G’s Steakburgers
01.2021 - 01.2022
Executive Kitchen Manager
Cornish Pasty Co
01.2016 - 01.2021
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts