Hi, I’m
Tom Telegadas
Marysville,MI
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Tellys Coney Island, excelling in food safety and staff training. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes and effective inventory management, significantly reducing food waste. A strong leader fostering teamwork and collaboration, committed to maintaining high standards and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tellys Coney Island Flint, MI
Kitchen Manager
05.2007 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Product rotation
- Inventory coordination
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Staff coaching
- ServSafe certification
- Motivational style
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance monitoring
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Tellys Coney Island
05.2007 - 07.2023