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Work History
Education
Skills
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ANDERS ROSS

Toronto,ON

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising Kitchen Manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Compass Group Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.

Kitchen Manager

IQ Foods
01.2020 - 01.2021

Hired on as Kitchen Manager to assist management in the menu refresh and training the staff in E-commerce and customer service protocols. Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks by assigning select tasks to the right team member who was experienced in completing the task assiagned. This increased workplace productivity by 15% and reduced food waste by 35% during my time as Assistant Kitchen Manager.

  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.

Prep Chef

Farmboy
01.2018 - 01.2021

While working at Farmboy College Park as prep chef in Hot Meals Ready department sales experienced a 25% increase and sales where maintained at that level during my employment their.

  • Contributed to a positive working environment through effective communication and teamwork practices.
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks efficiently during high-pressure situations.

BOH Manager

Chick-Fil-A
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in the launch of the Door Dash operations for the location
  • This increased total sales at this location by %35
  • Provided excellent services/expertise to Back of House Operations and obtained excellent feedback from the General Operator
  • Was a member fo the Workplace Safety Committee
  • Streamlined communication channels between FOH and BOH teams to improve overall restaurant efficiency.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined BOH processes and procedures.

Retail Area Manager

Loblaw’s
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Performed the team lead role by being in charge of on boarding and retraining the personal shoppers
  • Managed three different locations and answered all client related emails and texts regarding the service
  • Supervised a team of over 45 personal shoppers at three locations in Toronto
  • On average I would send 75 emails to respond to both customer and management enquiries and send 50 texts a day regarding staff enquiries about scheduling or time off requests.
  • Conducted ongoing staff development to help employees achieve growth within job roles.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards while overseeing multiple locations.
  • Coached and mentored team of [Number] account executives to achieve sales and customer engagement score targets.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired talented individuals bringing dynamic sales expertise to organization.

Prep Chef

Restoration Hardware
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • In charge of a team of prep chefs and the task was to maintain the needs of the kitchen by executing a daily prep list of required items for the kitchen’s operations
  • Managed a team of 50 chefs that operated in the kitchen
  • Acted as a representative for staff on the Workplace Safety Committee
  • Increased productivity by 25% and reduced food waste by 65%

Education

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
06.2006

High School Diploma -

George Vanier Secondary School
Toronto, ON
06.1995

Skills

  • 10 years Events/Public Relations experience in a variety of settings
  • A passion for hospitality and commitment to service excellence in a fast-paced service environment
  • Ability to initiate innovative and creative sales and food service activities
  • Flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Excellent Communication Skills, friendly and able to establish an instant rapport with Guests and employees of all demographics
  • Computer Literacy: Microsoft word, Excel, Internet, E-mail, able to use a computer for various tasks on a daily basis is required
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Food Preparation
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Kitchen Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Waste Reduction
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Staff Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Operations Management
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Food production management
  • Product Rotation
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  • Supply Ordering
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Goal Setting
  • Order delivery practices
  • High-volume dining
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Staff Coaching
  • New Employee Recruitment
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Sanitation
  • Motivational style
  • Quality Assurance
  • First aid knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • BOH Opening Procedures
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Monitoring Food Preparation
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Catering Services
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Retention
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • ServSafe Food Manager
  • Anticipating Problems
  • Back of House Management
  • ServeSafe Manager

Accomplishments

I have been a content creator for Google Maps since 2015. Since then I contributed 18,681 reviews which have generated over 22 million views on Google Maps.


In 2021 Toronto Environmental Alliance awarded me the Climate Change Ambassador award for my

work in the community around food insecurity and food waste in households.

Retailexperience

  • Footlocker, Store Operations and Consumer Loyalty, Assistant Manager 3 years
  • Sport Check, Store Supervisor/Brand Ambassador Lead 5 years
  • Events & Project Management: F&B events lead 2 years Exhibition Place, F&B events 1year
  • Canada’s Wonderland, Guest Services & F&B 6 years
  • Constellation Brands Area Manager, 5 years

Corecompetenciesprofessionalskills

  • Retail Customer Service Management
  • Lead, trained, supported, coached, motivated and managed a dedicated team of CSR employees to ensure that guests enjoyed an exceptional service experience
  • Maintained a high guest satisfaction rate in all service aspects by consistently monitoring the guest’s experience
  • Solved problems and resolved conflicts proactively through analysis, critical thinking and flexibility in approach plus followed up with guests when issues arose to ensure satisfaction
  • Supervised and ensured customer satisfaction and operational excellence, logged and handled any concerns or comments with timely follow-up
  • Event Planning/Logistics
  • Ensured smooth and sustainable event execution strategies in accordance with each client’s budget
  • Responsible for various tasks including; in store promotions, retail coordination, logistics and event execution, inventory management, décor, design and event production
  • Ultimately accountable for the success of each event and the contributing staff members, overseeing all logistics
  • Collaborate with various departments (chef team, operations team, onsite staff) to ensure the ultimate success of each event
  • Sales/E-Commerce
  • Created promotional offers and checked to see that these were uploaded precisely
  • Analyzed traffic to inform website maintenance and the effectiveness of marketing strategies
  • Monitored promotional campaigns core efficiencies and created department productivity reports
  • Resolved key concerns clients presented regarding their consumer experience and quality issues

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
  • VQA certification
  • Bonded

Online Content Creation

I am a level 8 expert Google Guide reviewer in which the majority of my reviews are focused on Toronto's emerging food and beverage scene and the night time economy.

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Compass Group Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2022

Kitchen Manager

IQ Foods
01.2020 - 01.2021

Prep Chef

Farmboy
01.2018 - 01.2021

BOH Manager

Chick-Fil-A
01.2018 - 01.2020

Retail Area Manager

Loblaw’s
01.2015 - 01.2019

Prep Chef

Restoration Hardware
01.2013 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Centennial College

High School Diploma -

George Vanier Secondary School
ANDERS ROSS