Nicolas Bennett
Corunna
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Padre's Grillhouse
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- 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.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Labourer
Kel-Gor
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked with team to ensure all offices, break rooms etc. Were cleaned to the expected standard
- Organized, handed out and collected all FR coveralls
- Assisted Supervisor with ordering equipment & supplies.
Manager
Mr. Chip
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Ensured kitchen was cleaned & sanitized to local health dept standards.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Management
- Waste Reduction
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Padre's Grillhouse
05.2023 - Current
Labourer
Kel-Gor
01.2019 - 07.2022
Manager
Mr. Chip
05.2017 - 10.2018