William Barnard
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in use of equipment, tools and CNC logic. High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Resourceful installer recognized for efficiency in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems. Excellent time management, communication and multitasking abilities paired with proficiency in installation operations. Customer-focused professional.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Team Leader
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with other restaurant staff and supported team to reach common goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Dekalb County Jail
Smithville, TN
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
Self Employed
Lebanon, TN
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Novolex-Durobag
Lebanon, TN
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs
- Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Kitchen Manager
Ole Neighborhood Bar And Grill
Lebanon, TN
05.2007 - 01.2015
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Department Manager/Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager
Kmart/Kmart Express
Lebanon, TN
09.2003 - 05.2007
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Maximized productivity and profitability by balancing sales and expenses.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Education
GED -
Cheatham County Central High
Ashland City, TN05.1996
Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Disciplinary Action
- Standardized Recipes
- Kitchen Scheduling
- Cost Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Kitchen Team Training
- High-Volume Dining
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Shipment Preparation
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
- Vendor Relationships
- Resource Allocation
- Attention to Detail
- Operations Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Multitasking and Organization
- Inventory Control
- Guest Relations
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cooking Procedures
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Staff Motivation and Discipline
- Inspection and Observation
- Menu Planning
- Shift Scheduling
- Waste Reduction
- Sales and Marketing
- First Aid Knowledge
- Budget Management
- Training
Accomplishments
- Hired, trained and oversaw kitchen staff for 130 seat restaurant.
- Supervised team of 8-10 staff members a rigorous shift in highest volume kitchen in downtown Nashville two years running.
- Achieved 23% food cost by training new hires with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through in-house testing of materials pre manufacturing and post production.
- Achieved timely installation of new construction ductwork and repairs of old by completing job with accuracy and efficiency.
Full Time Student Later In Life
I made a decision to better the quality of life of myself and my families by returning to school to learn about a subject that I have always had an interest in, computers and software engineering. I am 46 years old, and know that this will be quite the challenge, but I welcome and look forward to rise to the occasion. I hope to be an example for younger generations that it is never too late to chase your dreams and that hard work will always pay off.
Additional Information
I am a father of three boys, ages 24, 21, and 18, as well as grandfather of two beautiful baby girls ages 2 and 1. I enjoy spending time with my children by taking them to concerts to give an appreciation of music, camping to teach about nature and wildlife, and hockey games to show them aspects of sports and athletes, as well as just to have fun! My family means the world to me.
Timeline
Kitchen Team Leader
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
10.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Dekalb County Jail
12.2019 - 10.2021
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer
Self Employed
03.2017 - 12.2019
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Novolex-Durobag
01.2015 - 03.2017
Kitchen Manager
Ole Neighborhood Bar And Grill
05.2007 - 01.2015
Department Manager/Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager
Kmart/Kmart Express
09.2003 - 05.2007
GED -
Cheatham County Central High