David Olalde
Texarkana
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at On The Border, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced kitchen efficiency during peak hours while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Committed to food safety and quality, successfully reducing waste through effective stock rotation and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
On The Border
10.2016 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing food waste through effective stock rotation.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and quality standards.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, enhancing efficiency during peak service hours.
- Monitored food costs and labor expenses to optimize budget management strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- 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.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
Kitchen Manager
Heat It up
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Implemented new menu items based on customer feedback and seasonal availability.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain consistent ingredient quality and timely deliveries.
- Fostered a positive team environment, promoting collaboration among kitchen staff for improved morale.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas High School
4001 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Food plating and presentation
- New employee recruitment
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Heat It up
11.2016 - 11.2022
Kitchen Manager
On The Border
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Texas High School