Phil Henri
204-1643 E 3RD Ave. Vancouver
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offering over 20 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Chef
Memphis Blues
Vancouver, BC
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Maintained high standards of food quality and presentation through consistent adherence to recipes and plating guidelines.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and managing inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock was available for daily operations without excessive waste or spoilage costs incurred.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management systems.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, resulting in consistently passing inspections with flying colors.
Kitchen Manager
The Dime on Commercial
Vancouver, BC
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- 100 -200 tables any given day
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained effective supply levels, monitored and reordered food stock and dry goods.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Line Cook
Moose's Down Under
Vancouver, BC
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Handled 100 - 200 tables on any given night
Kitchen Manager
Falconetti's
Vancouver, BC
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Established successful meat shop
- Handled "Buy Out "Events consisting of 100 people or more
Skills
- Including but not limited to
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Inventory Management
- Portioning Understanding
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Prep Chef
Memphis Blues
10.2022 - 02.2025
Kitchen Manager
The Dime on Commercial
04.2018 - 09.2022
Line Cook
Moose's Down Under
09.2016 - 04.2018
Kitchen Manager
Falconetti's
10.2012 - 10.2016