Adriana Romero
Chapel Hill
Summary
Proven Kitchen Manager with a track record of excellence at Bull And Bean, adept in inventory control and staff training, ensuring 100% compliance with health standards. Expert in fostering teamwork, significantly reducing food waste, and enhancing customer satisfaction through efficient operations management and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bull And Bean
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Responsible for kitchen operations through direct participation in organizing the kitchen, and inventory, cooking, and leading my team. raising the quality of food being served. Dishes became more popular as quality increased and their consistency invited more customers to come, and more people became regulars. Sales and revenue increased three-fold due to the collective effort of my team and myself.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Navigated the operation of the Kitchen and the restaurant throughout the COVID-19 period. Not only ensuring consistency but also an increase in quality, service as well as returning customers.
- Two instances of COVID-19 sickness within the staff were promptly dealt with. The staff were immediately tested, and those affected were quarantined and properly compensated, in the meanwhile the restaurant maintained its operations.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food costs 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.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
Sous Chef
Bull And Bean
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
Assistant Sous Chef
Piazza Italia
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between all aspects of restaurant operations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by assisting in menu planning and ingredient sourcing.
- Ensured consistent food quality by closely monitoring preparation and presentation standards.
- Assisted in budgeting and cost control measures, contributing to overall profitability of the establishment.
Food Prep Cook
Piazza Italia
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
- Excelled under pressure during peak service hours, maintaining accuracy and speed throughout meal rushes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Ines De La Cruz
Atizapan, Mexico08.2008
Skills
Multitasking and Organization
Customer Service
Food Safety
Inventory Management
Food Preparation
Staff Training and Development
Kitchen Management
Inventory Control
Waste Reduction
Attention to Detail
Safe Food Handling
Cleaning and sanitation
Ordering Supplies
Vendor Relations
Operations Management
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Sanitation Standards
Recipes and menu planning
Food and Beverage Management
Inventory Coordination
Goal Setting
Employee Scheduling
High-volume dining
ServSafe Certification
Cost Control
Health Inspections
Flexible Schedule
New Employee Recruitment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bull And Bean
10.2019 - 05.2024
Sous Chef
Bull And Bean
05.2017 - 11.2019
Assistant Sous Chef
Piazza Italia
04.2012 - 04.2017
Food Prep Cook
Piazza Italia
09.2009 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Ines De La Cruz
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