Geovanny Hernandez
Glen Burnie
Summary
Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Lazy Dog Restaurants
01.2019 - Current
- Played a key role in the establishment of new restaurant locations, providing expert guidance on menu development, kitchen design, and staff training.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Help the company in NRO, I have 4 new restaurants in my belt VA and FL market.
- Develop new Executive Chefs in the region, help them to develop leadership.
- Reduced labor costs by optimizing staff schedules according to business demands without compromising service quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Initiated employee training programs to improve skills, retain talent, and support career growth within the organization.
- Developed a strong culinary team through consistent coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations resulting in excellent employee retention rates.
- Improved kitchen morale by fostering a positive work environment where team members felt valued and supported in their professional growth opportunities.
Senior Kitchen Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Helping Development new Kitchen Manager in the region.
- Oversee multiple locations in the area controlling Food Cost, AVT and Labor Cost.
- Execute and implement New Menu Roll outs.
- Regularly reviewed performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the areas of cost control, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2010 - 01.2016
- 6 years in restaurant business, 4 years of kitchen manager experience helping different Carrabba’s Restaurant in the region. Dedicated, hard-working team member with excellent culinary skills, passionate and dedicated to excellent customer service
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
High School Diploma -
North County High School
Glen Burnie, MDSkills
- Strong Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Staff Scheduling
- Safe Food Certificate
- Food Cost Experience
- AVT Experience
- ECO sure Experience
- Passion for Customer Service
- NRO Manager Development Experience
Timeline
Executive Chef
Lazy Dog Restaurants
01.2019 - Current
Senior Kitchen Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2016 - 01.2019
Kitchen Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2010 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
North County High School
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