Brian Kosine

Looking for a great opportunity.

Sheridan, WY

adqv3j@r.postjobfree.com

+1-307-***-****

I have many years in the industry. I believe my qualifications and work ethic would be a great benefit and addition to your company.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Dietary Manager

Bighorn Rehabilitation and Care Center - Sheridan, WY July 2021 to Present

Reestablished systems and staff to improve satisfaction rating with the residents. Fixing the problems to become state compliant and controlling costs.

Lead Cook

Westward Social - Big Sky Mountain Village, MT

November 2019 to Present

Helping create and implement menu changes. Prepping for service. In charge of kitchen when Executive chef is gone or busy. 16 years in a kitchen. 28 years in the industry. Broiler Cook

Texas Roadhouse - Billings, MT

March 2019 to Present

Setting up station for the shifts. Opening and closing duties. Cooking steaks in a very busy steakhouse. Maintaining cooking times and exceptional accuracy and quality of steaks. Kitchen Manager

Beartooth Grill - Billings, MT

October 2018 to February 2019

Opening and closing the restaurant. Making soups. Running shifts and training. Prep/Line cook

Jake's Bar & Grill - Billings, MT

August 2017 to November 2018

Organising and completing prep lists. Making soups and desserts. Setting up and running stations for shifts.

Store Manager

5 Guys Burgers and Fries - Billings, MT

November 2016 to July 2017

Upholding strict company standards and procedures. Efficiently ran opening and closing shifts. Hired and developed new employees.

Kitchen Manager/Cook

Sanford's Grub and Pub - Sheridan, WY

March 2015 to November 2016

I efficiently ordered and maintained food and food cost. I scheduled and trained new employees. I hired and fired employees while upholding food safety procedures. Front of House Manager

1893 Grille - Sheridan, WY

April 2012 to August 2012

The restaurant went out of business due to previous management teams and the current bookkeeper. While I was there, I scheduled, hired and fired employees for the dining room and bar. I also organized and set up large parties, including receptions, reunions,and business meetings. Education

Graduated in General

Sheridan High School - Sheridan, WY

1991 to 1994

Skills

• Culinary Experience

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Food Preparation

• Food Safety

• Customer service

• Restaurant Management

• Banquet Experience

• Profit & Loss

• Cooking

• POS

• Catering

• Supervising Experience

Certifications and Licenses

food handler certificate

ServSafe

Assessments

Bartending — Highly Proficient

March 2020

Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Expert February 2021

Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Expert

Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Highly Proficient February 2020

Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Highly Proficient

Food safety — Proficient

February 2020

Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Proficient

Food service: Customer situations — Highly Proficient March 2020

Ensuring customer satisfaction, prioritizing tasks, and suggesting products in a food service setting. Full results: Highly Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Familiar

March 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Familiar

Retail customer service — Highly Proficient

February 2021

Comprehending and responding to retail customer needs Full results: Highly Proficient

Food safety — Expert

April 2022

Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures Full results: Expert

Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Highly Proficient April 2022

Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Highly Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Familiar

April 2022

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Familiar

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Additional Information

I have been in the industry for 30 years. I have held every position there is in a restaurant. I have employee awards at every job and have held a leadership position at every job also. My experience is vast and I can explain more upon request. I have 13 years back of house and 15 front of house with management and leadership in both.

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