Liam McFarlane
Breckenridge
Summary
Hardworking individual with 10 years of experience working in fast-paced restaurants. High level of customer service complemented by problem solving skills. 9+ years back of house experience 4+ years front of house experience
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Canteen Tap House and Tavern
04.2024 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature..
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Created weekly schedule fot 20+ employees
- Ordering food and supplies 6 days a week to maintain stock
Daytime Prep/Line Cook
Urban Kitchen
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for opening and prepping kitchen each day, including preparing for any events or large orders.
- Strictly enforced food safety regulations and cleanliness throughout daily services.
- Ensured all food items were properly labeled and stored according to company standards.
Night Manager
Low Brow Burgers
10.2019 - Current
- Managed service on the company's food truck, including special catering events, and maintained a clean environment.
- Ensured excellent performance in all facets of the restaurant, including cleaning, stocking, cooking, and serving.
- Created back of house processes and delegated tasks to kitchen staff to improve work and order flow.
- Directly supervised a small team of front and back of house employees in a fast-paced environment
Lead Line Cook
El Camino
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for receiving and organizing multiple large orders per week.
- Developed standards for consistency in food taste and preparation and ensured that food safety and sanitation standards were always met.
Server
Fatty's Pizzeria
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed a deep understanding of menu items and specials, allowing for detailed and accurate descriptions to customers.
- Created lasting relationships with customers through attentive service and engaging conversation, resulting in repeat business.
- Resolved customer inquiries and conflicts in a prompt and professional manner.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Montana State University
01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, Colorado 11-2027
Skills
- Menu development
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Scheduling
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Canteen Tap House and Tavern
04.2024 - Current
Daytime Prep/Line Cook
Urban Kitchen
02.2022 - Current
Night Manager
Low Brow Burgers
10.2019 - Current
Lead Line Cook
El Camino
01.2019 - 08.2020
Server
Fatty's Pizzeria
08.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts -
Montana State University
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Colorado Mountain College
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