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Skills

  • Health and safety regulatory compliance
  • Workflow planning
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Organization
  • Cost controls
  • Inventory management systems
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Operational improvement
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Process improvement

Work Experiences

  • Boosted sales by $10.
  • Designed a farm-to-table menu.
  • Bought food and built strong relationships with vendors.
  • Designed a kitchen cleaning system.
  • Checked prices and placed orders for food, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
  • Safeguarded the company, its employees, and its customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and adhering to legal service requirements.
  • All kitchen staff was hired and managed by me.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house management.
  • Boosted media coverage.
  • Kept the kitchen clean and sanitary by following proper procedures and cleaning surfaces and equipment on a regular basis.

Summaries

  • Achieved after-dinner sales increase of $17 over 8 months.
  • Efficient Kitchen Director with over 5 years of experience in category and program service. Fine dining expert and cheese connoisseur with extensive beverage and food knowledge. Dynamic presence known for enhancing customer experience.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Achieved $15 in annual savings.
  • Trained in food preparation and handling, inventory management, and customer service.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the initiative business.
  • Kitchen Director with 11 years of successful risk assessment and budget management experience.
  • Professional who is personable, responsible, and hardworking.
  • Achieved a 28% decrease in kitchen waste.
  • Quick problem solver who can come up with quick and effective solutions to a wide range of problems.

Accomplishments

  • Introduced automated ordering software, streamlining kitchen supply ordering and reducing stock-out issues by 56%.
  • Designed a seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients, increasing customer satisfaction and boosting sales revenue by $4 within 6 months.
  • Ensured compliance with all local and state food safety regulations, achieving a program sanitation rating during health inspections at Phoenix.
  • Supervised kitchen staff during high-volume events, successfully serving up to 12 meals per event without compromising quality or speed.
  • Won Top Performer for culinary excellence, contributing to a 78% increase in customer traffic at Boston.
  • Implemented new kitchen workflows that reduced prep time by 81%, increasing overall service efficiency during peak hours.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance metrics (KPIs) and implemented changes that reduced operating costs by 74%.
  • Led the redesign of the kitchen layout to improve staff workflows, reducing average meal prep time by 42% and increasing order accuracy.
  • Introduced a revamped kitchen cleaning workflow which led to a 50% increase in health inspection ratings over a 2018 period at Austin.
  • Created a system for tracking and reducing spoilage, resulting in a reduction of food waste costs by $15 annually.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • National Restaurant Association (NRA)
  • Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI)
  • Catering and Event Services Association (CESA)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Culinary Institute of America — Alumni Association
  • Food Allergy Research & Education Member
  • National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS)
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)

Certifications

  • POS System Administration Certification - HubSpot, (2023)
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, 2022
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Green Restaurant Association Certification for Sustainability (2023)
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, 2024
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Cedar Works, (2015)
  • Sustainability and Food Waste Management Certification - Brightline, (2017)
  • Emergency Response Team Training (Food Industry Focus) - Meridian, (2017)

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