Kitchen Manager Fort Myers

Charles DeLacey

North Fort Myers, Florida

239-***-****, ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Successful kitchen manager bringing more than 30 years of food service leadership experience. Maintains budget controls and coverage needed to achieve business targets and provide Hands-on support. Builds relationships with patrons and employees through good communication skills.

SKILLS

Team Leadership

Food Preparation and Safety

Order Accuracy

Food plating and Presentation

Recipes and menu planning

Menu development

Workflow planning

Scheduling

Safe food handling

Kitchen equipment operation

And maintenance

Order delivery practice

WORK HISTORY

Gametime

10037 Gulf Center Dr.

Fort Myers, FL

Kitchen Manager 10/23-Present

Big Storm Brewing – Cape Coral, FL

Hire and manage all kitchen staff

Purchase food from vendor

Oversee food preparation and monitor safety protocols

KITCHEN MANAGER (11/2017 – 11/2020)

Outrigger Beach Resort – Fort Myers Beach, FL.

Hired, trained, and managed all kitchen staff including employee development, issued disciplinary action and conducted performance reviews.

Purchase food and cultivate strong vendor relationships

Oversees food preparation and monitor safety protocols

Coordinate and organize all restaurant inventory

BUTCHER (02/2017 to 11/2017)

Publix Super Markets – Fort Myers, FL.

Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area to cooler or display cases

Prepared and placed meat cuts and products in display counter to ease shopping experience of customers

Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace and tie roasts

Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale

AM SUPERVISOR (07/2014 to 02/2017)

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa – Sanibel, FL.

Opened restaurant, daily prep

Created specials

Broke down proteins

Trained new employees

Oversaw banquet preparation

Set overall vision and provided team leadership

KITCHEN MANAGER (10/2012 -06/2014)

Banana Joe’s Tiki Bar & Bahama Mama’s Tap House – North Fort Myers, FL

Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget

Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality

Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies

Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature

Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory

Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecast business levels to estimate required supplies

KITCHEN MANAGER 01/2009-10/2012)

Vino De Notte @The Hotel Indigo – Fort Myers, FL

Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries adhering to food cost and budget

Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecast business levels to estimate required supplies

Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships

Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols

Additional work history and references available upon request

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