Dennis Blair
Arnold
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities.
33years of dedication to an elite St Louis catering company that suddenly closed it doors. Very interested in learning new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Kitchen Manager
Gourmet To Go Corp Catering
06.1993 - 04.2025
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
Education
No Degree - Teaching
Jefferson Community College
Hillsboro, MOHigh School Diploma -
Fox Senior High School
Arnold, MO05-1991
Skills
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Health and safety regulations
- Budgeting and cost control
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Kitchen Manager
Gourmet To Go Corp Catering
06.1993 - 04.2025
No Degree - Teaching
Jefferson Community College
High School Diploma -
Fox Senior High School
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