Terry Miller
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager and Event Coordinator experienced in leading kitchen operations and training teams. Skilled in vendor relations and optimizing workflows, contributing to improved kitchen performance and guest satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Event Coordinator
Heritage Eats
Napa
01.2018 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Developed and implemented standardized recipes to maintain food quality and consistency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply orders.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients, aligning with culinary standards.
- Evaluated kitchen performance metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roseville High
Roseville, CASkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Kitchen management
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Vendor relations
- Operations management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- ServSafe certification
- Expediting orders
- Labor cost management
- Reliable and responsible
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Event Coordinator
Heritage Eats
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Roseville High