Brandon Edwards
Erie
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Shoney's Restaurant, excelling in team leadership and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and resolving conflicts, while ensuring high-quality food standards. Highly motivated and reliable, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering exceptional results and fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Erie
08.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided feedback to staff to improve culinary skills and efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support for line cooks who needed help mastering certain tasks or techniques.
Line Cook Supervisor
Ruby Tuesday
Americus
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service in a professional manner.
Grill Cook
Forsyth Bar & Grill
Americus
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Kitchen Manager
Shoney's Restaurant
Statesboro
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Cook
Burger King
Atlanta
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Americus High
Georgia03-2005
Skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Highly motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
Timeline
Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
08.2024 - Current
Line Cook Supervisor
Ruby Tuesday
04.2020 - 07.2024
Grill Cook
Forsyth Bar & Grill
06.2018 - 02.2020
Kitchen Manager
Shoney's Restaurant
11.2016 - 03.2018
Cook
Burger King
05.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Americus High