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Thomas Kristoff

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with four plus year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping/Receiving

Modular Solutions, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Fleet management and equipment maintenance.
  • Sourcing and purchasing parts and materials.
  • Schedule sub-contractors and ensure work is being completed on time and to specifications.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.

Chef, Business Partner

Southern Boy Soups & Such
01.2019 - Current
  • As partner, I've helped grow the business by adding a second farmers market, social media establishment, production, and sales.
  • Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Southern Boy Soups.
  • Executed weekly soup production
  • Runs one of two weekly farmers markets that hosts over 160 vendors.

Lead Line Cook

Virtu Honest Craft/Citizen Public
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.

Executive Chef

Camp Social
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit food costs.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Executive Chef

Copperwynd Resort
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Executive chef duties include creating all menus, running all brunch, lunch, and dinner services
  • Responsible for staffing and scheduling
  • Managed all hiring, training, and overseeing kitchen staff
  • Ensured high quality and cost-effective product
  • Created and executed menus and service for large private events
  • Managed main resort restaurant, pool bar and poolside service, gym/spa cafe, and room service.


Chef deCuisine

Binkleys
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed all food and labor costs
  • Created and executed menus
  • Managed all purchasing
  • Scheduled all back of house staff
  • Organized banquets, large events, and private parties
  • Managed all day-to-day operations of a restaurant
  • Managed inventory for the restaurant
  • Ensured quality control and customer experience
  • Opened multiple locations.

Property Manager

SRK Architecture
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Managed 30,000 square foot office building renovation from demo to rebuild
  • Obtained quotes for all renovations
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.

Education

Phoenix College
Phoenix
2009

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
2007

Skills

  • Proficient in reading architectural plans
  • Extensive knowledge of all kinds of building materials and their application
  • 4 years in construction and property management
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Proficient in Buildertrend, AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, Microsoft Teams & Outlook

Timeline

Shipping/Receiving

Modular Solutions, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Chef, Business Partner

Southern Boy Soups & Such
01.2019 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Virtu Honest Craft/Citizen Public
01.2018 - 01.2019

Executive Chef

Camp Social
01.2017 - 01.2018

Executive Chef

Copperwynd Resort
01.2016 - 01.2017

Chef deCuisine

Binkleys
01.2012 - 01.2014

Property Manager

SRK Architecture
01.2006 - 01.2008

Phoenix College

Northern Arizona University
Thomas Kristoff