Brian Kosine
Looking for a great opportunity.
Sheridan, WY
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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.