Kitchen Manager Quality Control

Marques Cook

Miami, FL *****

**************@*****.***

+1-786-***-****

Hard-working professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of food preparation, customer satisfaction, and quality control. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Kitchen manager role and grow with the company and take it to another level.

Work Experience

Kitchen Manager

Jackmont Hospitality, a franchise of TGI Friday's

October 2019 to Present

·Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.

·Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.

·Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

·Counting of inventory and figuring food cost and waste for a weekly P&L.

·Schedule staff hours for weekly labor cost. Assign duties and running am shifts and pm shifts.

·Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff and evaluate employee performance in dining and BOH.

Assess staffing needs and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper, advertisements or attendance at job fairs. Interview and hire using Talent Reef onboarding web site.

·Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations and food safety procedures are being implemented.

·Review work procedures and operational issues to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.

·Order and purchase equipment and supplies.

·Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.

·Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.

·Daily managerial tasks such as handling money and deposits, daily reports and run successful shifts.

·Investigate and resolve guest complaints.

Line Cook and Steward

Jackmont Hospitality, a franchise of TGI Friday's

March 2014 to October 2019

·Cook and prep and package food to be used on the line. Maintain correct temperatures for food safety and storage.

·Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles.

·Worked all stations such as broil, plate nacho, sauté, fry and window. Trained new line cooks.

·Maintained health and food safety procedures. Cleaning food prep areas, cooking surfaces and utensils.

·Check in food and liquor deliveries, organizing store rooms to ensure an accurate weekly inventory counting. Assisted with inventory counts.

Line Cook Designated Trainer

Cheesecake Factory - Aventura, FL

May 2011 to October 2019

·Cook, grill, fry foods according to recipe. Often moving from station to station assisting fellow employees.

·Designated Trainer for cooks.

·Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food and label with the time and date to store in coolers.

·Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils.

·Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand. Storing clean dishes, utensils and cooking equipment in storage areas.

·Work closely with managers when food and supplies are getting low and assisted with food orders.

·Keep managers informed on the status of kitchen equipment.

Line Cook

Dave and Busters - Doral, FL

April 2010 to May 2011

·Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously

·Season and cook food according to recipes.

·Serve orders to guests at window, counter or tables.

Education

High school diploma

St. James Academy (High School)

Skills

·Recruiting

·Purchasing

·Management

·Cooking

·Microsoft Office

·POS

·Leadership

·Profit & loss

·Cash handling

·Restaurant management

·Food safety

·Employee evaluation

·Organizational skills

·Analysis skills

·Procurement

·Maintenance

·Cleaning

·Food preparation

·Inventory control

·Employee orientation

·Restaurant experience

·Kitchen management

·Shift management

·Interviewing

·Labor cost analysis

·Quality control

·Customer service

·Stocking

·Communication skills

·Kitchen experience

·Guest services

·P&L Management

·Sales

Certifications and Licenses

Food Handler Certification Food Handler Certification

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