Sloan Whitcomb
Grain Valley
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Operations Manager with a proven track record at First Watch Restaurants Inc., excelling in culinary operations and staff development. Expert in inventory management and I foster a culture of employee safety while enhancing menu offerings, ensuring exceptional dining experiences, and driving profitability through effective labor scheduling. Adept at FOH and BOH operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Operations Manager
First Watch Restaurants Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Analyzed, reviewed and revise reports to improve decision-making.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Is certified in food safety – and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
Sous Chef
A Lively Chef Catering
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Kitchen Manager
Boise School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- 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.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Chef
Goodwood Barbecue Company
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05-2019
Skills
- Labor scheduling
- Culinary operations
- Operations improvement
- Employee safety
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- Staff development
- Cost-benefit analyses
- Labor management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Profit & loss
- Manager support
Timeline
Restaurant Operations Manager
First Watch Restaurants Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
A Lively Chef Catering
08.2023 - 06.2024
Kitchen Manager
Boise School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Chef
Goodwood Barbecue Company
01.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management
College of Southern Idaho
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