Zachary Wikler
Devine,TX
Summary
Experienced with coordinating kitchen operations and ensuring high food quality. Utilizes leadership skills to manage teams and maintain safety standards. Track record of enhancing efficiency and fostering collaborative environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Flix Brewhouse
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure adherence to food safety standards and regulations.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff on best practices and efficient workflow techniques.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and experience.
- Collaborated with management to optimize inventory controls and reduce waste in kitchen processes.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
General Manager (GM)
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Escondido, CA
05.2014 - 02.2021
- Run shift, manage SPM, plan shift breaks and tasks
- Have high energy, clean store ready for secret shoppers
- Paperwork, deposits, inventory, store key holder
- Knowledge of all positions, perfect food all the time
- Inventory management
- Schedules
- Hiring employees and training
- Servsafe certified
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
Oceanside, CA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked in the Frozen and Dairy Departments. Stocking and Binning product.
Grocery Clerk/ Receiving
WinCo Foods
San Marcos, CA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Stocking and facing aisles. Working cash point.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods, keeping shelves well-stocked.
- Receiving deliveries and balancing invoices.
- Forklift Certified
Sales Associate
Hennes & Mauritz
Carlsbad, CA
10.2013 - 10.2013
- Run main cash point at fast pace allowing for the line to move along quickly
- Constant customer service inquires
- Move at a quick pace to allow the store to stay clean and look good
- Weekly truck deliveries, garmenting new clothes
- Assist people with finding anything they may be looking for or helping them figure out what they are looking for.
- Run the fitting room
Manager
McDonald's
Vista, CA
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Customer service and grill
- Assign crew positions/breaks
- Truck delivery
- Knowledge of all products and equipment
Vista Fire Explorer
Vista Fire Department
Vista, CA
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Learn different fire fighting techniques
- Throwing ladders, hose lays, BA
- Observed experienced firefighters during emergency situations, acquiring valuable firsthand knowledge on effective firefighting tactics.
- Developed strong situational awareness skills through exposure to various emergency scenarios during training sessions and actual incidents.
- Participated in numerous training exercises and drills, improving response time during real emergencies.
Lifeguard
The Wave Waterpark
Vista, CA
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Education
Bachelors - Small Business Management
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CA05.2014
High school diploma - undefined
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06.2012
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Inventory Control
- Restaurant Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Team leadership
- Staff training
Additional Information
- Serve Safe Certified
- Skills: CPR certified, Computer Experience, MicrosoftWord, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Flix Brewhouse
08.2022 - Current
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
07.2021 - 10.2021
Grocery Clerk/ Receiving
WinCo Foods
03.2021 - 07.2021
General Manager (GM)
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
05.2014 - 02.2021
Sales Associate
Hennes & Mauritz
10.2013 - 10.2013
Lifeguard
The Wave Waterpark
05.2012 - 08.2012
Vista Fire Explorer
Vista Fire Department
12.2011 - 10.2012
Manager
McDonald's
05.2011 - 10.2013
High school diploma - undefined
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Bachelors - Small Business Management
Mira Costa College