Taylor Koeppen
Oxford,MS
Summary
Im a productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Circle And Square
Oxford, MS
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Food and Beverage Manager
Graduate Hotel
Oxford, MS
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised and managed the daily operations of the food and beverage department, including staff scheduling, inventory control, cost management, menu planning and customer service.
- Ordered supplies for kitchen staff in order to maintain adequate levels of inventory for daily operations.
- Ensured adherence to local health codes by inspecting kitchens regularly for cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Monitored employee performance by providing constructive feedback as needed during shift changes or at end of shift reviews.
- Maintained excellent communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff in order to provide efficient service throughout the entire dining experience.
- Assisted with catering requests from external clients when necessary by coordinating menus, staffing needs, delivery schedules.
- Oversaw two food and beverage operations, delivered day-to-day consistency and set and maintained highest food quality and service standards.
Education
GED -
Carver Learning Center
Levelland, TX06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics Technology
South Plains College
Levelland, TXSkills
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Supply Ordering
- Food Safety
- Product Rotation
- Inventory Management
- ServSafe Certification
- Safe Food Handling
Affiliations
- On my off time I play with my two kids, and try and be the best husband I can be!
Certification
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Circle And Square
08.2023 - 11.2023
Food and Beverage Manager
Graduate Hotel
10.2022 - 08.2023
GED -
Carver Learning Center
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics Technology
South Plains College
- Servsafe Certified
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