Michael Johnson
Somerville
Summary
Proven leader in high-pressure culinary environments, I excelled as Kitchen Manager at Previte's Marketplace, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and exceeding health standards. Expert in inventory control and vendor relations, I fostered teamwork, sharply reduced food waste, and improved customer satisfaction. My adept multitasking and problem-solving skills ensured seamless operations and budget adherence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Previte's Marketplace
04.2009 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Floor Manager
Blasi Cafe
05.2000 - 06.2008
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Managed team of [Number] employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns promptly and efficiently.
- Developed and implemented floor plans and layouts to maximize customer satisfaction and sales.
- Made personal recommendations for customers by sharing product knowledge and demonstrating product.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Newbury College
Brookline, MA05.1995
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA06.1993
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Problem-Solving
- Safe Food Handling
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Previte's Marketplace
04.2009 - 03.2024
Floor Manager
Blasi Cafe
05.2000 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Newbury College
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
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