Christopher Coleman
Poplarville,MS
Summary
Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
The Southern Hotel
01.2023 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
Line Cook
The Southern Hotel
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality
Chef/Owner
Cajun C's Restaurant
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
General Manager
RPM Pizza
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
- Drove year-over-year business growth with 10% average annual increase in sales
Assistant Manager
RPM Pizza
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2015
Skills
- Recipe Creation
- Labor and Food Cost Control
- Safe Work Practices
- Work Delegation
- Ordering and Stocking
- Fish and Seafood Preparation
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Workload Management
- Specialty Food Preparation
Certification
Food Handler Certification
ServSafe
Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
The Southern Hotel
01.2023 - Current
Line Cook
The Southern Hotel
04.2022 - 12.2022
Chef/Owner
Cajun C's Restaurant
03.2019 - 03.2022
General Manager
RPM Pizza
10.2016 - 03.2019
Assistant Manager
RPM Pizza
03.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Food Handler Certification
ServSafe
Food Safety Certification
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