25 years+ in the food and restaurant industry. Experience with leading kitchen teams and managing food preparation in busy environments. Utilize culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations to maintain high standards of food, quality and safety. Have fostered collaborative team environments and driving operational efficiency.
Operate a small family owned greenhouse seasonally.
Raise vegetable, herb, and flower plants to sell onsite and to garden centers locally
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food, safety, and sanitation standards
Develop and implement menu offerings while keeping cost and labor efficiency in mind
Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork
Manage food and supply inventory, ingredient sourcing, and reducing waste
Conduct regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff
Established vendor relationships for sourcing quality ingredients, ensuring consistency and product delivery and price stability
Place food orders with suppliers on a weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget
Keep kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations
Manage staffing, schedules, minimizing labor cost while maintaining optimal kitchen performance during peak hours
Supervised seafood handling and storage processes, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Trained and mentored team members on best practices for seafood preparation and customer service.
Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
Lead a motivated team focused on delivering outstanding customer service and a fast paced retail environment
Managed daily operations, including opening, closing procedures, staff scheduling, order processing and merchandising updates as necessary
Servsafe Certified