Adam Walters
London
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Shamrocks, excelling in food safety and staff training. Expert in inventory management, successfully reducing waste while enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at multitasking and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality food preparation and exceptional customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Manager
Local Honey
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily grill operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in grilling techniques and best practices.
- Implemented inventory management system to track supplies and reduce waste.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
Kitchen Manager
Shamrocks
06.2001 - 10.2006
- Supervised daily grill operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in grilling techniques and best practices.
- Implemented inventory management system to track supplies and reduce waste.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques, promoting safety and hygiene standards.
- Conducted regular inventory audits, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Monitored kitchen equipment for maintenance needs, preventing downtime and costly repairs.
- Created weekly staff schedules, balancing labor costs with operational demands.
Broil Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
04.2001 - 2007
- Executed broiling techniques to prepare high-quality meats, ensuring optimal flavor and texture.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely meal deliveries during peak service hours.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of fresh ingredients for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grilling equipment to promote a safe work environment.
- Adapted to changing menu items and seasonal recipes, showcasing versatility in food preparation.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance flavor consistency across menu offerings.
- Prepared and marinated meats according to established recipes, ensuring adherence to taste profiles.
- Assisted in developing cooking techniques that improved efficiency in food preparation.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on broiling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Facilitated communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff to streamline order processing.
- Supported team collaboration efforts by consistently sharing knowledge and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bourbon County High
Paris, KYSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
Timeline
Grill Manager
Local Honey
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Shamrocks
06.2001 - 10.2006
Broil Cook
Logan's Roadhouse
04.2001 - 2007
High School Diploma -
Bourbon County High