- Managed team of fifteen professionals.- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.- Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint that met company standards.- Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.- Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws.

- Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.- Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.- Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.- Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.- Built and fostered a team environment.- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.