Kevin Elliott
Ashland City
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager at O’charleys, adept in inventory management and staff development. Proven leader with ServSafe certification, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Expert in food safety and customer service, consistently exceeding expectations in high-pressure environments. Extremely reliable and very prideful in myself and my work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
O’charleys
Franklin, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and quality control measures.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed and maintained menu items, focusing on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Managed scheduling of kitchen personnel to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- 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.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Green Hill, TN
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Executed preparation of varied menu offerings to ensure consistency and quality in presentation.
- Maintained kitchen safety and sanitation standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency during peak service periods.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cheatham County Central High School
Cheatham TNSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Problem-solving
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Goal setting
- ServSafe certification
- Reliable and responsible
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
O’charleys
05.2024 - Current
Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
09.2020 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Cheatham County Central High School