William Bello
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Top Notch Lunches, excelling in food safety and staff training. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes, achieving rapid ticket times. Skilled in inventory management and vendor relations, fostering a collaborative team environment while reducing waste and ensuring high-quality meal production.
Overview
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Work History
Kitchen Manager
Top Notch Lunches
2023 - 2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality meal preparation and service.
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply use.
- Collaborated with vendors to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Scheduled staff shifts efficiently to meet peak service demands while controlling labor costs.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Line Cook
Kimball Coastal Eatery
2022 - 2023
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations in compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and seasonal offerings, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crawford High
San Diego, CASkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Sanitation standards
- Food production management
Certification
Safe serve manager
Speak English and Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Top Notch Lunches
2023 - 2025
Line Cook
Kimball Coastal Eatery
2022 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Crawford High