Edher Escalante
Omaha
Summary
Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.
Talented Kitchen Manager successfully monitors inventory, leads teams and handles food. Trains and supervises kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques. Schedules preventive maintenance and repairs to maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Kamp Blackstone
Omaha
11.2022 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations and staff scheduling for busy restaurant environment.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of ingredients and supplies.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
- Coordinated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients for menu items.
- Developed efficient workflows to streamline food preparation processes in the kitchen.
- Fostered teamwork among kitchen staff to enhance service during peak hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Skills
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leading by example
- Conflict resolution
- BOH operations
- Supply ordering
- Customer feedback handling
- Supplier negotiation
- Multitasking and organization
- Shift coverage
- Team building
- Kitchen management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Kamp Blackstone
11.2022 - Current