Kayla Cao
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Attentive Waitress with superior knowledge of ethnic dining and dedication to fantastic dining experiences. Trained in POS systems and table-side serving with understanding of food and beverage pairings and great salesmanship. Known for maintaining speed and accuracy in high-traffic times. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
CHO CHO HOT POT
11.2022 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
Kitchen Manager
3 Quarters Full Cafe
Vancouver , BC
12.2016 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- 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.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- 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.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Waitress
Dinesty Dumpling House
Richmond, BC
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
- Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Education
Bachelor Degree (Administration) -
Sun Yat-sen University
China06.2012
Skills
- 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
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
CHO CHO HOT POT
11.2022 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
3 Quarters Full Cafe
12.2016 - Current
Waitress
Dinesty Dumpling House
08.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor Degree (Administration) -
Sun Yat-sen University
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