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K. RENEE NICHOLS

Maryville

Summary

Motivated Kitchen Manager eager to deliver exceptional kitchen service and drive business success. Orders food consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.

Accomplished Kitchen Manager bringing [Number] years of restaurant industry experience. Schedules kitchen workload to allow for timely meal preparation, serving and clean-up. Trains and supervises kitchen personnel on food safety, work safety and kitchen sanitation.

Knowledgeable Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing best quality and most efficient service. Liaises with [Job title] for menu planning and special events. Performs inventory of all unused items and rotates stock to promote freshness.

Talented Kitchen Manager successfully manages 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.

Capable [Job Title] offering over [Number] years of experience in foodservice and team management. Expert at maintaining cost controls and determining optimal coverage to meet business needs without sacrificing quality. Talented at building relationships with community members, clients and staff.

Seasoned [Job Title] offering solid background of building and leading successful restaurant teams to handle more than [Number] customers per day. Knowledgeable about safety and cleanliness standards and optimal inventory management strategies. Calm and level-headed in all situations.

Enthusiastic [Job Title] with [Number] years of success delivering quality dining experiences. Strong leader highly skilled at managing staff and resolving issues related to inventory, kitchen slow-downs and customer satisfaction. Commended for boosting revenue [Number]%.

Detail-oriented [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in food service management. Successful team leader with deep knowledge of hiring and training protocols. Budget-conscious when cutting service costs without sacrificing top-notch quality. Poised professional with extensive practice using conflict resolution techniques to drive smooth operations.

Dedicated food service manager with [Number] years of experience overseeing staff and operations for [Industry]. Versatile leader with skills in [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Quick-thinker with logical solutions to wide variety of issues in food service.

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Ambitious student pursuing [Area of study] degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in [Job Title] role. Skilled in [Skill] and [Skill] in [Type] settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

[Job Title] with talent for [Task] and [Task]. Strong knowledge of [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in [Software]. Proven history of fostering [Action] to meet team, individual and management objectives.

Results-focused [Industry] professional with strength in [Skill], [Task] and [Task]. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise] knowledge to promote [Result]. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

[Area of study] student with background in [Area of expertise]. Strong technical proficiency with work history in [Area of expertise]. In-depth knowledge of [Software] coupled with [Task] and [Task] abilities. Proven history of [Skill] and [Skill].

[Job Title] with demonstrated command of [Area of expertise]. [Type] expert with developed aptitude for [Skill] and [Skill]. Multilingual and fluent in [Language] and [Language], offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.

Enthusiastic Kitchen Manager highly effective at contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing, and reliable professional offering [Number]+ years in restaurant industry and experience cooking with management responsibilities. Passionate about innovative dishes and maximizing kitchen productivity.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Midtown Station
Cedar Rapids
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • My responsibilities there were writing new menus, writing any specials.
  • Hiring, training, termination of employees.
  • I was responsible for keeping items ordered weekly or daily based on the need.
  • I was responsible for weekly inventory records.
  • I was responsible for lots of prepping and cooking daily.

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Water into Wine Bistro and Lounge
Knoxville
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • As executive chef and kitchen manager, I was responsible for writing new menus seasonally.
  • Any specials were my responsibility.
  • I was responsible for hiring, termination, and any training of employees.
  • I kept a monthly inventory.
  • Ordering what was needed daily was my responsibility.
  • I adhered to a budget.
  • While working here I came in 2nd place at Taste of Farragut, that was out of 100 entries.

Sous Chef

Kozy Cooking
Chattanooga
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • I was responsible for the inventory, meeting with clients, picking up supplies, helped in meal planning as well as prepare the meals.
  • Time/temperature control.
  • Setup for the event.
  • We did private chef events.
  • Trained others.

Assistant to Culinary Director

VIRGINIA COLLEGE
Chattanooga
04.2015 - 08.2016
  • I would help setup at the college for various events.
  • I worked with the director in anything that might need done for the culinary department.
  • My duties were from dishwasher to cooking to keeping files properly updated.
  • I also helped other instructors prepare for classes for the week.

St. Jude Children's Cancer Center
Memphis
01.1992 - 08.1999
  • Manager over Release of Records.
  • I worked closely with physicians and Attorneys.
  • I was responsible for preparing the needed files that would help determine the disability a patient might have and the government benefits they were entitled to.

Education

CULINARY ARTS DEGREE -

VIRGINIA COLLEGE
2016

Skills

  • As a trained chef I possess excellent knife skills, costing menus, keeping inventory logs and ordering food and supplies based on inventory I can manage others Writing menus Time/temperature control Follow safety standards based on Servsafe Prepare delicious food Maintain a safe environment for those with food allergies
  • Academic
  • Arts
  • Basic
  • Benefits
  • Budget
  • Cooking
  • Clients
  • Government
  • Hiring
  • Inventory
  • Director
  • Safety

Affiliations

I have been humbled and honored to work along side many outstanding and accomplished chefs throughout my career. I'm confident in my skills and abilities. I'd be humbled and honored for the opportunity to work for your establishment.

Timeline

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Midtown Station
08.2019 - 11.2019

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Water into Wine Bistro and Lounge
12.2018 - 08.2019

Sous Chef

Kozy Cooking
04.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant to Culinary Director

VIRGINIA COLLEGE
04.2015 - 08.2016

St. Jude Children's Cancer Center
01.1992 - 08.1999

CULINARY ARTS DEGREE -

VIRGINIA COLLEGE
K. RENEE NICHOLS