Zachary Bruno
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Darden, excelling in staff training and development while ensuring food safety and operational efficiency. Proven track record in inventory management and waste reduction, fostering a collaborative team environment that enhances customer service and drives kitchen performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Darden
Portland, OR
04.2008 - 05.2024
Hiring line cooks, training cooks, terminating individuals who did not meet overall expectations, scheduling, inventory, ordering, cash handling, cooking
Education
Masters - English Literature
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon, OR05.2022
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Operations management
- Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
Mangers serve safe
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Darden
04.2008 - 05.2024
Masters - English Literature
Portland State University