Brad Farmer
Madison
Summary
Results-oriented Executive Kitchen Manager skilled in food safety, inventory management, and cost control. Streamlined kitchen operations and optimized staff scheduling to boost service efficiency. Managed food service operations to uphold high standards of quality and customer satisfaction while leading teams to achieve operational goals and improve profitability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager
M.L.Rose
Nashville
04.2020 - 02.2026
- Managed daily FoH and BoH operations, ensuring smooth service flow and optimal staff scheduling at a vibrant restaurant.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing service efficiency during high-volume periods.
- Supervised inventory processes, ensuring sufficient stock levels and implementing rigorous quality control measures.
- Coached employees on cooking skills, safety regulations, and performance optimization strategies.
Kitchen Manager
Chuy's
Nashville
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Guided kitchen staff on food safety and hygiene practices, enhancing compliance with health regulations and maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff by fostering open communication, resulting in improved collaboration and morale.
- Cultivated vendor relationships through strategic contract negotiations, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support kitchen operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, TN08-1996
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Vendor negotiation
- Safe food handling
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Ordering supplies
- Cost control
- Cost controls
- Budget management
- Vendor negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Staff scheduling
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- First aid
- Safety regulations
- Customer service
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
Certification
abc licenses
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager
M.L.Rose
04.2020 - 02.2026
Kitchen Manager
Chuy's
03.2014 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School