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Tyler Guntrum

Fort Myers

Summary

Dynamic Senior Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, excelling in cost control and menu development. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and maintaining food safety standards. Skilled in staff scheduling and inventory management, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
West Palm Beach
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Implemented cost-saving measures such as portion control techniques or menu modifications.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
  • Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
  • Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
  • Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
  • Developed menus and recipes for new dishes, as well as modified existing recipes.
  • Scheduled staff shifts for optimal coverage in the kitchen.
  • Monitored food costs, labor costs, and other expenses to maintain budget goals.

Lead Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Fort Myers
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
  • Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.

Cook

Outback Steakhouse
Fort Myers
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Grilled vegetables such as onions, peppers and mushrooms for burgers and sandwiches.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols while operating various kitchen appliances such as grills, slicers and ovens.
  • Inspected finished plates before they were served to guests to ensure quality and accuracy.

Sous Chef

PF Changs Restaurant
Nashville
11.2017 - 07.2019
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.

Cook

BJ’s Brewhouse
Fort Myers
01.2015 - 11.2017
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods

Education

High School Diploma -

Adult Education Center
Fort Myers, FL
06-2013

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Food safety
  • Menu development
  • Staff scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Back to back team member of the year
  • Culinary master
  • 250k club

Certification

  • Manager food certification

Languages

English
Professional
Creole
Limited

Timeline

Senior Kitchen Manager

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2022 - 05.2025

Lead Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
12.2019 - 01.2022

Cook

Outback Steakhouse
07.2019 - 12.2019

Sous Chef

PF Changs Restaurant
11.2017 - 07.2019

Cook

BJ’s Brewhouse
01.2015 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Adult Education Center

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