Tyler Lovelace
Akron,OH
Summary
I am a management professional with a proven track record through my extensive time at Winking Lizard Tavern, excelling in waste reduction and operating a fast paced environment. Adept at optimizing operations and enhancing food safety compliance, I foster teamwork and leadership, ensuring quality service delivery and high-quality food production. Committed to driving efficiency and excellence in fast-paced environments. I have done many cooking roles from catering events, private parties, as well as traditional restaurant cooking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Winking Lizard Tavern
05.2013 - Current
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations and staff scheduling to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation standards and safety protocols for compliance.
- Coordinated inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste through efficient stock control.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to uphold restaurant standards and customer satisfaction.
Service/Kitchen Manger
Chipotle
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained and mentored team members on food preparation techniques and service excellence.
- Developed staff schedules, optimizing coverage based on peak business hours and employee availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Firestone High School
Akron, OHSkills
- Waste reduction
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe execution
- BOH operations
- Food production management
- Purchasing
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Event planning support
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food safety
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Safe food handling
- Food and beverage management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Kitchen management
- Scheduling
Certification
ServeSave Certified through 2028
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Winking Lizard Tavern
05.2013 - Current
Service/Kitchen Manger
Chipotle
04.2013 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Firestone High School