Andres Gutierrez
Chicago,IL
Summary
At Uncle Julio's Restaurant, I excelled as an Executive Kitchen Manager, significantly enhancing culinary operations and vendor relations. My strategic staffing and inventory management skills led to notable cost reductions, while my commitment to sanitation and food quality standards ensured exceptional dining experiences. Expert in both effective scheduling and cultivating strong supplier relationships, I consistently overcame staffing and procurement challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Kitchen Manager
Uncle Julio's Restaurant
11.2015 - Current
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Optimized labor costs through efficient scheduling practices that accounted for fluctuations in business levels and employee availability.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Overcame staffing challenges during peak periods by cross-training employees in various roles within the kitchen hierarchy.
- Managed inventory control and procurement processes for cost reduction and waste minimization.
- Coordinated and organized restaurant inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Oaken Community College
Skokie, IL2014
Skills
- Culinary Operations Management
- Staffing and Selection
- Purchasing
- Effective Scheduling
- Sanitation standards
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Building
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Allergen Awareness Training Certificate
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- ILCC BASSET Certification
Timeline
Executive Kitchen Manager
Uncle Julio's Restaurant
11.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Oaken Community College
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