Christopher Crumlich
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Talented leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with comfort cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Nutrition-conscious offering excellent skills in preparing food to order and handling special dietary requests. Understanding of all food safety guidelines and able to perform tasks with expediency. Pursuing position where focus and dedication are highly sought. Enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible, and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative ideas, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Cura
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Kitchen Supervisor
Chefs Tonys
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless guest experiences from order placement to meal delivery.
Chef
Cura
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
- Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
- Educated coworkers and customers about new products
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
Kitchen Manager /Head Chef
Fratellis
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature
- Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business
- Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Forecasted supply needs and estimated costs
- Properly handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination
Sue Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Flinchys LLC
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation
- Mentored more than 3 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Collaborated with head chef and owner to create delicious meals for large banquets, including weddings and party events for up to 100 people
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency
- Prepared and submitted end-of-shift reports
- Worked closely with manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options
- Mentored new team members on registers, meeting customer needs, maximizing group performance and maintaining high satisfaction with customers
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
Shift Supervisor
Sheetz
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Conducted inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns
- Completed store opening and closing procedures, including setting up registers and checking products
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts
- Eliminated customer service issues by quickly resolving disputes and correcting problems
Inventory Manager
RGIS
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Counted inventory for many different stores and also managed entire process of inventory taking including up to 20 employees
- Did recounts to check everyone's accuracy and to insure proper inventory counts
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, TN2007
Skills
- Sanitation guidelines
- Forecasting and planning
- Workflow optimization
- Signature dish creation
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Employee training and development
- Food preparation and safety
- New hire training
- Team leadership
- Utensils and equipment
- Food inventories
- Food spoilage prevention
- Problem-solving
- Budgeting
- Order delivery practices
- Effective communications
- Vendor relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Motivated team player
- Retail sales
- Credit card transactions
- POS systems expert
- Customer-oriented
- Money handling abilities
- Natural leader
- Computer literate
- People-oriented
- Positive and friendly
- Cleanliness
- Safe food handling
- Problem solving
- Cost controls
- Scheduling
- Order accuracy
Timeline
Chef
Cura
04.2023 - 03.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Chefs Tonys
04.2022 - 04.2023
Chef
Cura
09.2018 - 03.2022
Kitchen Manager /Head Chef
Fratellis
03.2017 - 09.2018
Sue Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Flinchys LLC
02.2015 - 04.2017
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2014 - 04.2015
Shift Supervisor
Sheetz
01.2013 - 03.2014
Inventory Manager
RGIS
01.2011 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
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