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Timothy Petrella

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill, excelling in staff training and inventory management. Enhanced food quality and reduced waste through effective oversight and innovative menu development. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to health code compliance fostered a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.

Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.

Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented menu items in collaboration with culinary team.
  • Maintained inventory levels, coordinating orders to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
  • Oversaw food preparation processes to enhance quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Monitored kitchen equipment performance, facilitating timely repairs and maintenance.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Assistant Manager

Pei Wei Asian Diner
07.2021 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to company policies.
  • Managed inventory control processes, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Supported team in achieving performance targets through effective task delegation and monitoring.
  • Resolved customer inquiries effectively, contributing to improved satisfaction ratings and customer loyalty.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.

Cook

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Prepared high-quality dishes following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations in compliance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
  • Monitored food safety standards, ensuring proper storage and handling of ingredients.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Wok Cook

Pei Wei Asian Diner
05.2013 - 08.2017
  • Prepared diverse Asian cuisine using traditional wok techniques, ensuring quality and consistency in finished dishes.
  • Managed high-volume food production during peak hours, maintaining efficient workflow and minimizing wait times.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking methods and safety protocols for wok cooking to enhance team performance.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to develop seasonal menu items, incorporating fresh ingredients and innovative flavors.

Team Member

Burger King
09.2009 - 04.2013
  • Assisted in training new employees on procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented best practices for cleanliness and organization in work areas.
  • Monitored equipment performance, reporting issues to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Supported management in executing promotional activities to drive sales initiatives.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.

Education

Coronado High School
Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Staff training and development
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Waste reduction
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Ordering supplies
  • Sanitation standards
  • Health code compliance
  • Team collaboration and leadership

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certified (can show certificate)

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Pei Wei Asian Diner
07.2021 - 10.2024

Cook

Rusty's Raw Bar & Grill
08.2017 - 05.2020

Wok Cook

Pei Wei Asian Diner
05.2013 - 08.2017

Team Member

Burger King
09.2009 - 04.2013

Coronado High School

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