Zach Carnes
Seneca,SC
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food Safety and Operations
Chick-fil-A
01.2026 - Current
- Developed team skills by coaching managers and reinforcing performance expectations across shifts.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and quality controls to maintain operational compliance.
- Coordinated inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction to support product availability.
- Analyzed sales trends and operational reports to guide staffing and service decisions.
- Implemented process improvements that strengthened throughput, consistency, and team accountability.
- Partnered with leadership to execute business goals, resolve issues, and improve store performance.
Back of House Manager
Chick-fil-A
10.2020 - Current
- Led back-of-house team to maintain food safety, cleanliness, and Chick-fil-A quality standards.
- Managed inventory, rotation, and storage to reduce waste and support daily production needs.
- Trained crew members on kitchen procedures, sanitation practices, and equipment operation.
- Coordinated food preparation workflows to keep service lines efficient during peak periods.
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared menu items with consistency, following Chick-fil-A quality procedures and portion guidelines
- Coordinated grill, breading, and assembly tasks to improve order accuracy and speed
- Monitored food inventory and restocked supplies to keep back-of-house workflow uninterrupted
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards to support safe, efficient food preparation
12C Bridge Crewmember
US Army National Guard
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Supervised crew workflows, ensuring mission readiness and adherence to safety standards.
- Operated and maintained assigned equipment, completing routine inspections and service checks.
- Coordinated load and unload operations, securing supplies for transport and field deployment.
- Enforced operational procedures, reducing errors during training and mission support tasks.
Line Worker
Itron
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Inspected finished units for defects, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with specifications.
- Assembled electrical components on production line while following work instructions and quality standards.
- Operated hand tools and production equipment safely to support efficient line workflow.
- Monitored materials supply, restocking components to prevent line stoppages and delays.
Warehouse Worker
International Kitchen Supplies
06.2016 - 08.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Seneca, SC06.2016
Skills
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Analytical decision-making
- Food safety compliance
- Employee development
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Director of Food Safety and Operations
Chick-fil-A
01.2026 - Current
Back of House Manager
Chick-fil-A
10.2020 - Current
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2019 - Current
12C Bridge Crewmember
US Army National Guard
07.2018 - 07.2024
Line Worker
Itron
06.2017 - 08.2017
Warehouse Worker
International Kitchen Supplies
06.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School