Kitchen manager
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Hired to manage restaurant kitchen inventories to ensure all necessary ingredients and supplies were adequately stocked for service. Recruited and hired new staff and provided one-on-one training and mentorship as necessary to facilitate and encourage quick acclimation to the restaurant’s culture.

• Managed kitchen staff and coordinated food orders, supervising meal preparation, checking food temperature and plate arrangement.
• Updated policies and procedures to streamline kitchen workflow and improve prompt delivery of services.
• Created training manuals to encourage productivity in the kitchen among all staff, resulting in greater retention.
• Developed and maintained schedules for all kitchen staff and recommended increased staff levels for peak hours or months.
• Set regular cleaning and safety standards for the kitchen staff according to restaurant, local, state, and federal regulations.

Proposed and promoted restaurant loyalty programs to increase customer base and encourage repeat business during an unstable regional economy. Developed a top-notch employee rewards program to encourage retention of talented kitchen staff and reduce recruitment costs.

• Expedited ordering processes to ensure cooking staff would have the appropriate amount of fresh ingredients each day.
• Recommended upgrades to the kitchen appliances and equipment, facilitating cooking processes and reducing preparation time.
• Reduced human resource costs by creating and suggesting improved onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Saved the restaurant $55,000 annually by streamlining ordering processes, reducing food waste, and optimizing staff schedules and responsibilities.
• Delivered a 25% reduction in customer complaints by speeding up food preparation and delivery times.