Kyle Kelver
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Mission BBQ, excelling in food safety compliance and staff training. Adept at optimizing inventory management and enhancing kitchen efficiency, I foster teamwork and deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring high-quality food presentation and adherence to sanitation standards.
Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations to ensure food safety and cleanliness standards.
- Supported staff scheduling to optimize workflow and improve efficiency during peak hours.
- Helped maintain inventory levels by tracking supplies and reporting shortages to management.
- Collaborated with chefs to prepare menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Learned proper use of kitchen equipment, enhancing operational effectiveness and safety compliance.
- Monitored food presentation and portion control to align with restaurant specifications and customer expectations.
- Contributed to daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring seamless transitions between shifts.
Delivery Driver
Door Dash
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring timely arrivals and customer satisfaction.
- Operated delivery vehicle safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Managed route planning using GPS technology to optimize delivery times and reduce fuel consumption.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery status and resolved any issues promptly.
BOH Line Cook
Portillos Restaurant
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Led kitchen staff during peak hours, managing workflow to meet high-volume demands.
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
BOH Line Cook
Red Robin
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented portion control measures, optimizing ingredient usage and cost efficiency.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
- Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
- Raised the level of presentation quality by focusing on detail-oriented plating techniques for each dish served.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, resulting in a consistently top-rated health inspection score.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and organizing workstations for optimal performance.
- Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special dietary needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, minimizing accidents and maintaining a secure work environment.
Education
No Degree -
Clay High School
South Bend, IN06-2009
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering supplies
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Inventory coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen staff coordination
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Mission BBQ
04.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Door Dash
06.2019 - 04.2021
BOH Line Cook
Portillos Restaurant
01.2017 - 06.2019
BOH Line Cook
Red Robin
04.2015 - 01.2017
No Degree -
Clay High School
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