Jesus Hernandez
Riverside
Summary
Kitchen and Restaurant manager with over 15+ years of experience leading high-volume food service operations. Proven track record in team leadership, inventory management,food safety compliance,staff development, scheduling, purchasing,and cost control. Experience in managing of 20+ employee while maintaining exceptional food quality,operational efficiency,and customer satisfaction. Strong leader with passion for developing successful teams and creating a positive workplace culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chef
Biest Italian kitchen
Rancho Cucamonga
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed daily operations of a high-volume kitchen while maintaining efficiency, quality,and service standards.
- Managed and developed a team of 22 kitchen employees through coaching, training, and performance evaluation.
- Implemented and enforced food safety procedures and health regulations.
- Improve workflow process to ensure timely food preparation and consistent execution.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organized workstations for efficiency.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop new menu items and seasonal specials.
- Managed food storage and inventory to ensure ingredient availability.
Kitchen Manager
Panini Kabob Grill
Riverside
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed all kitchen operations, including inventory control ,food ordering,staffing, scheduling,and quality assurance.
- Conducted daily inventory counts and created production plans based on sales forecasts.
- Maintained organization and cleaninest of storage and walk-in areas.
- Performed line checks and equipment inspection to ensure food quality and operational readiness.
- Les hiring, interviewing, onboarding,training,and employee development initiatives.
- Conducted weekly operational audits and ensured compliance with company standards.
- Fostered a positive team culture focused on accountability,teamwork and excellence.
Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A
Corona
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Oversaw food ordering, inventory management, scheduling,and staff training.
- Ensured food quality, presentation,and preparation met company standards.
- Maintained strict food safety and sanitation practices.
- Trained team members across multiple kitchen stations and developed future leaders.
- Earn trainer certification and progressed towards management responsibilities.
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican grill
La Habra
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed all aspects of the restaurant operations, including staffing, training, inventory,purchasing and financial reporting.
- Conducted interviews, orientations,and management development programs.
- Oversaw daily deposits and revied monthly P&L reports.
- Successfully developed crew members into leadership positions.
- Increased restaurant transactions through improved operational execution and customer service initiatives.
- Build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability,teamwork, and guest satisfaction.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
Education
LA Habra Highschool
La Habra, CASkills
- Staff training and developed
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Time management and multitasking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Biest Italian kitchen
02.2024 - 08.2025
Kitchen Manager
Panini Kabob Grill
10.2018 - 02.2024
Kitchen Manager
Chick-fil-A
06.2015 - 05.2018
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican grill
04.2008 - 01.2013
LA Habra Highschool