Daniel Isbel
Evans
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Applebee's, excelling in food safety and staff training. Proven track record of enhancing kitchen efficiency and achieving high health inspection scores. Adept at inventory management and fostering teamwork, driving operational success while maintaining exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction. Focused individual looking to continue learning on the field and progress forward.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
2025.05 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained and developed kitchen staff in preparation techniques and menu execution.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing kitchen efficiency and order turnaround time.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve team skills and productivity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Prep Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Prepared ingredients according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and quality across menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management of shortages.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Implemented time-saving techniques in food preparation, reducing wait times for customers during busy shifts.
- Monitored food storage conditions to ensure compliance with health standards, minimizing waste and maximizing freshness.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Dietary Cook
Wellstar Medical Group - Cardiovascular Medicine
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Crafted specialized meals tailored to dietary restrictions for cardiovascular patients.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare team to ensure effective fulfillment of nutritional needs.
- Oversaw kitchen inventory management to enhance food storage efficiency and reduce waste.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on food safety protocols and meal preparation techniques.
- Managed preparation, portioning, and serving of menu items and specialized foods tailored to residents' dietary requirements.
- Streamlined meal service operations by coordinating cooking schedules and prioritizing tasks according to patient needs.
- Monitored individual dietary requirements of residents and ensured accurate meal delivery to designated individuals.
- Delivered nourishing, health-conscious meals to customers while ensuring strict adherence to sanitary standards.
Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2020.08 - 2023.09
- Executed preparation and cooking of menu items in accordance with standardized recipes to ensure quality assurance.
- Oversaw cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas to uphold safety standards.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to expedite order processing during peak service hours.
- Facilitated training for new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Oversaw inventory levels and streamlined supply ordering processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Optimized kitchen productivity by implementing time-saving cooking techniques.
- Implemented health regulations and sanitation standards to ensure compliance during inspections and audits.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold safety standards and enhance food preparation quality.
Cook
Genghis Grill
2018.08 - 2020.08
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evans High School
Evans, GA05.2020
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Order accuracy
- Supply ordering
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory coordination
- High volume dining
- Productivity improvement
- ServSafe certification
- Cost control
- Health inspections
- Portion control
- Conflict resolution
- Purchasing
- Quality assurance
- Performance monitoring
- Performance improvement
- BOH operations
- Budget management
- Leadership development
- Food cost analysis
- Labor cost management
- Shift coverage
- Team leadership
- Employee supervision
- Critical thinking
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
2025.05 - Current
Prep Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2024.09 - 2025.05
Dietary Cook
Wellstar Medical Group - Cardiovascular Medicine
2023.09 - 2024.09
Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2020.08 - 2023.09
Cook
Genghis Grill
2018.08 - 2020.08
High School Diploma -
Evans High School