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KITCHEN MANAGER
Summary
During my 13 years of service in the United Kingdom and 13 months in Australia I have successfully
pursued a career within the field of Hospitality Management. The skills learnt have qualified me to
manage teams across various continents. I am now looking to broaden my skill set within alternative fields of food and beverage retail, and gain vital knowledge and practice in my next role. My key STRENGTHS lie in my ability to motivate staff, leading by example and demanding a culture of customer satisfaction. I've an irreplaceable passion for the food industry, culture and its values. I'm able to liaise confidently with customers and colleagues while maintaining a high level of self-discipline and motivation to push myself and my team. I'm coherent with computer programs including PM System, MC, Micros, KDS, Fourth Hospitality and Excel. Specialising in fast paced environments, I'm quick-thinking and able to take initiative and executive decisions on behalf of a team.
Experience
Frankie and BennysMarch 2015 to CurrentKitchen Manager
Bristol
Bristol
- In my current role I oversee all kitchen operational aspects, working to optimise store profits and minimise stock and profit loss.
- I manage a team of 14, from various ethnicity and levels of experience across seven stations.
- I have maintained five stars on the NSF food and hygiene audit each year.
- I work alongside and provide on-site training for all members of staff including members of senior management.
- I monitor all daily databases including stock levels, rotations and food safety and hygiene.
- I assist the Area Managers and Chef Team to successfully roll out new menus, subsequently ensuring my team follow updates and adhere to specific company regulations.
- I assist the Area Manager in training Kitchen Managers across the region, and develop management teams through ongoing site visits and performance reviews.
- I guide my team through regular company promotions and 'offers' within the menu, ensuring profit is at a maximum and stock levels are sufficient.
TGI Fridays Asia Pacific Pty LtdDecember 2013 to March 2015Kitchen Manager
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
- During my time in this role I have achieved "Double 0" for the Annual International Food Safety Audit CMI and passed all Jasol monthly audits.
- I managed all areas of kitchen operations including optimising profits, minimising costs, growing sales, developing people, adhering to OHS and FS standards, codes and regulations to legal requirements.
- Daily duties included placing and receiving food and dry stock orders, stock control and rotation.
- Management and supervision of 16 team members including writing their rosters within budgetary constraints, keeping their personnel files up to date and promoting staff recognition.
- Daily completion of all required food safety paperwork including temperature checks of food and deliveries.
- Weekly stock takes and achieving all set KPI's: Sales, Food Cost, Labour Cost, Staff Retention, Mystery Shopper, Unannounced Audits and Trading profit.
- Systems I used and am competent in daily: Micros, KDS, MC, PM and Microsoft Office Suite.
TGI FridaysJanuary 2005 to December 2013Assistant Kitchen Manager
Southampton
Southampton
- During my 8 years of service I worked my way up through various departments of the business; from service assistant, line chef, shift leader, team leader and into management.
- My progression within the company has given me a true understanding of hard work and stamina and a concrete understanding of the practices of hospitality and working with food.
- During my time in Southampton I managed a kitchen team of 10 members.
- My position required me to be hands on allowing me to manage my department from within.
- My daily duties included being responsible for all key financial aspects relating to the kitchen including labour, stocks, reduction of waste and loss and sales.
- Further duties included all food and health and safety aspects relating to the kitchen and the food prepared.
- Other responsibilities were recruitment of team members and development of my team including 2 IC's into management.
- After I spent 2 years in management I was ready for my next challenge and was given the opportunity to move to Australia and manage a larger establishment within the company.
Certifications
- Intermediate Food Hygiene Level 3 - Kitchen Manager – CMI/NSF
- Fast+ First Aid Certificate, Australia (2014)
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid - RQF (2018)
Education and Training
Brockenhurst College2006BTEC: EngineeringSouthampton, EnglandMerit awarded.
Noadswood Secondary School2005GCSESouthampton, EnglandEight GCSE's (A-C) awarded in: Maths, Science, English, Design and Art.
Skills
Stock control, Fast learner, Profitability, Food Safety, Team management, IT systems, Personnel management, Staff training and recruitment, First Aid, Sales growth, Multi-tasking.
CV Overview
Companies Worked For:
- Frankie and Bennys
- TGI Fridays Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
- TGI Fridays
School Attended
- Brockenhurst College
Noadswood Secondary School
Job Titles Held:
- Kitchen Manager
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Degrees
- BTEC : Engineering
GCSE
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