E-mail

adifjp@r.postjobfree.com

Phone

(***) *62- 0237 Chef & Manager

MICHAEL BRENNAN

EXPERIENCE

PROFILE

I am an experienced chef and manager looking for a challenging and rewarding position, within a solid, progressive staff setting that best utilizes my professional talents, numerous years of management and customer service, cooking.

Plan, direct and manage the store Deli operations to promote and maximize sales and profit margins and achieve labor goals. Meet or exceed budgeted targets through effective utilization of resources. Demonstrate a love for food and passion for people while creating an excellent customer experience by maintaining a friendly, safe and clean environment. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

STORE MANAGEMENT/DELI DEPARTMENT LEADER

Mariono’s / 2016 - Present

As Kitchen Manager I lead, coached, and help develop team members to create community by living the Cooper’s Hawk values. Responsible for the overall success of the kitchen through financial, operational, and development goals. Partnering with the GM and District Manager, I ensured execution of the highest quality of food and service. I oversaw all kitchen operations, was responsible for conducting weekly inventory and ensured collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations. Sets and achieves both personal and team development goals. Focuses on driving standards of excellence and consistent business growth. Acts as a Cooper’s Hawk brand ambassador. KITCHEN MANAGER

Cooper’s Hawk Winery / 2014 - 2016

I helped managed kitchen workgroups such as Prep, Line or Dish. I inspired and motivated daily excellence in culinary operations. I used my ex- perience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management in the categories of labor, food cost and kitchen supplies. I recruited, interviewed and hired talent into our kitchen staff. Trained, mentored and developed staff members so that they could reach their career goals within the company.

SENIOR TWO KITCHEN MANAGER/EXPO/MENTOR

The Cheesecake Factory / 2001 - 2014

SKILLS

• Scheduling and Management of

Employees

• Maintain Store & Table Appearance

• ISP Software &Basic Computer

Skills

• Customer Service

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Culinary Expertise

• Budgeting

• Excellent Food and Beverage

Knowledge

• Meat Cutting

• Multitasking

CERTIFICATIONS EDUCATION

• B.A.S.S.E.T. Certified Food Handler Certificate

• ServeSafe Food Handler Certification

• Certified Food Safety Manager

• Downers Grove North High School

• College of Dupage

• Technology Center of Dupage

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