Hector Razon-Lomeli
West Covina
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2025 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Lead Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Prep Dishwasher
Domestic BBQ
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Management
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2024
Skills
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Employee monitoring
- Purchasing
- Menu development
- Scheduling
- Recruitment
- Goal setting
- Problem-solving
- ServSafe certification
- Event planning support
Accomplishments
Line cook of the year - 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2025 - Current
Lead Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2021 - 12.2024
Prep Dishwasher
Domestic BBQ
11.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Management
Mt. San Antonio College
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