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Kitchen Management Professional with 15+ Years in Restaurant Operations

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Kitchen Management Professional with 15+ Years in Restaurant Operations
Chris Gardner is a dedicated and hard-working individual with a strong work ethic, currently seeking to transition out of the restaurant business.

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Competencies

Kitchen ManagementExpert

Extensive experience overseeing kitchen operations, inventory, and staff scheduling to ensure seamless restaurant functionality.

Food Preparation & Culinary SkillsAdvanced

Proficient in culinary techniques with a strong background in menu preparation and food quality control.

Leadership & Team ManagementAdvanced

Effective leader capable of motivating staff, managing schedules, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Customer Service & Guest RelationsIntermediate

Committed to delivering excellent guest experiences and resolving service issues promptly.

Organizational SkillsAdvanced

Skilled in coordinating multiple responsibilities, including inventory, ordering, and staff management.

Education

Culinary Arts
University of California
Completed 2011

Languages

English

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with over 15 years of experience leading kitchen teams, managing operations, and delivering exceptional guest service. Proven ability to streamline processes, optimize inventory, and foster team growth.

Key Achievements

  • Led kitchen teams across multiple establishments, ensuring efficient daily operations and high-quality food service.
  • Streamlined inventory and ordering processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply management.
  • Developed staff schedules and training programs, improving team performance and guest satisfaction.
  • Managed both front and back of house operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Experience

Lead Cook

Bumsted
2022 - Present

I am the lead cook I work 6 days a week 2-close every day we don’t really a corporation environment. everyone just pitches in on prep & dishes. we have 1 morning cook & 1 night cook with dish to help out.

Restaurant Manager

Denny's Restaurant
2016 - 2021

I am in charge of the restaurant.. I make the daily list of things that need to be done by each cook/ server/ station.. I make the schedules for both boh & foh.. I put in the food order, produce an inventory.

Kitchen Manager

IHOP
2007 - 2017

I am in charge of the kitchen and front of house crew.. I do the schedules I make the food order produce an inventory.

Kitchen Manager

Native Grill and Wings
2010 - 2016

I am in charge of the kitchen and prep.. I make the daily list of things that need to be done be each cook/ station.. I make the schedules I put in the food order, produce an inventory.

Skills

Kitchen ManagementFood Preparation & Culinary SkillsLeadership & Team ManagementCustomer Service & Guest RelationsOrganizational Skills

Video Transcript

Video Transcript 1

My name is Chris Gardner. I mean, 36 years old, 37 years old, four kids. I'm usually in restaurants. I'm looking to get out of the restaurant business. Dedicated, hard worker, fast learner. Hard worker overall, work ethic, everything.

Published on CazVid - Jun 2, 2026
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