Ian Odegaard
Bemidji
Summary
Manager with extensive experience at The Tavern on South Shore. I work under high stress conditions excelling in food safety and quality product. I have also changed and created new menus to match the food price with our economy.
Interviewed potential employees and terminated employees for numerous reasons.
I have delegated company meetings and coordinated company events. I have built relationships with food retailers and liquor sales representatives.
Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and maintain high sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Skilled in inventory management and adept at problem-solving to streamline operations and reduce waste.
I also have done everything under the sun when it comes to running a restaurant/business, but I am a fast learner at most things. I never call in sick and respect my supervisors and strive towards the same goals as my colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Tavern on South Shore
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Scheduling back of house staff.
- Handling HR issues.
- Customer service in front of house.
- Accounting.
Event Coordinator
Northern Event Rentals
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Manuel Labor and heavy lifting.
- Driving/Hauling large vehicles with heavy equipment.
Chef
Turtle River Chophouse
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Following recipies as everything was homemade from our ketchup to our duck confit.
Education
Engineering Technology And Forestry -
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN09.2009
General Education -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN09.2008
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
Bemidji, MN05.2008
Skills
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Operations management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Order accuracy
- Food and beverage management
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Tavern on South Shore
11.2019 - Current
Event Coordinator
Northern Event Rentals
05.2017 - 05.2019
Chef
Turtle River Chophouse
05.2013 - 04.2017
Engineering Technology And Forestry -
Northwest Technical College
General Education -
Bemidji State University
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
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