Christopher Knight

Experience

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  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  Apr 2005 - Mar 2009

  Lead Chef

  Banquet style cooking for up to 1,000s at a timeRecipes and yields Leading a team on game daysCooking big batch all fresh ingredientsPurchasing and Receivingdelegating and managing employeesInventory dailyUniform and puctuality accoladesLead Vip suites position for 4yearsGrilling, saute, saucier etcStanding for long periods of timesafety and sanitationfollowing and installing HACCP guidelinestraveled to other locations during off season for the company Show less

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  Tampa Bay Rays

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2010

  Lead Suites Chef

  Lead a team of 8-12 poepleResponsible for Whitney BankProduction sheets and prep list delegatedSafety and Sanitationfollowing HAACP guidelinesTraveled to other locations with compnayAll fresh ingredients cooked from scratchFollowing Recipe standards and guidelinesAlso worked behind homeplateCaterings and baquets off seasonAccolades for Whitney bank production

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  Anchorhouse

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

  Sous Chef

  Cooking for 200 plus clients dailyMedical institution settingMeal planning and production sheets reviwed by the statePurchasing and ReceivingAll fesh ingredientsBudget planningDietary adjustmentsprepping, cleaning and organizingScheduling, interviews and hiringBanquet for staff meetings and compnay events

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  Bean's Cafe

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2014

  Production Chef

  Outlined kids menus Production sheets for state reviewSafety and sanitationkids mentoring and parent building through culinaryCooking over 500 plus meals dailyFeeding kids from all rural areasWorking and providing meals for 100 plus kids at Boys and Girls club Banquets and eventsFundraiser and AuctionsMenu rollout for holiday seasonsweeping mopping cooking Purchasing and ReceivingScheduling, InterviewsPassing all inspections and health codesWinning accolades and awards Merting the Governor and discussing kids meal planningBudget accounts Show less

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  ANCHORAGE SENIOR CENTER

  Apr 2014 - May 2018

  Chef

  Tournot ChefServicing 60plus in the restaurantKids Corp uo to 500 kids dailyAll fresh from scratch ingredientsVolunteer CoordinatorCommunity Control CoordinatorAll banquets and events all from fresh ingredientsAdvertising, commercials and community servicesHACCP regulations and sanitation all followed properlyScheduling of staff Ordering and Purchasing sitting with PurveyorsCleaning sweeping delegating tasksMentor to kidsBudget accounts

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  The Salvation Army

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

  Food Service Manager

  Followed HACCP regulations and sanitationOrganized volunteers and Community control sheetsMenu structures and yeild recipes300plus meals a day, all scratch ingredientsOrdering food, meeting with purveyors also following FIFO Area Command Banquets and catering eventsTraining and educational training classes for staffPerformance reviews, interviews and exit releasesPassing all inspections and health codesOrganizating a weekly cleaning scheduleKids mentorship programPurchasing and ReceivingBudget accounts Show less

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  University of South Florida (USF) Alumni Association

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Executive Food Service Manager
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  ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

  Food Service Foreman

  Concept openings, execution of sales inventory delegates to team manage food sales

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  Hillsborough Tampa Bay Sports Complex

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Operations Manager

  Duties & Responsibilities: The Sportsplex Operations Manager shall be knowledgeable in all administrative and operational rules, procedures and programs of the soccer operations division. Knowledge of principals and techniques used in the successful management of tournament recreational sports complexes. Position requires irregular schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays; the performance of work assignments may not be directly related to job specifications. Adjustments of leave shifts, and breaks may be required upon short notice. Monitor work activities of contract vendor services as required. Develop and maintain accurate records, logs and reports for the department. Position requires ability to interact with a diverse group of fellow employees, clients, the general public and outside vendors in a courteous, cooperative and professional manner. Maintain a high public image, positive attitude and demeanor when performing a service for customers and the public. Job Responsibilities: Assist in implementing day to day operational policies and procedures for the department by coordinating, planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, analyzing and correcting work assignments of food, beverage, event and parking operations staff. Assures the highest quality service to all tenants by implementing established goals and supervising the part time and volunteer operations staff. Oversee and participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, coaching and development of part-time and volunteer food, beverage, merchandise and parking operations personnel in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Ensure the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of formalized training and education programs for part-time food, beverage, merchandise, and parking staff. Assist in the oversight and monitoring of daily cash receipts and complete daily bank deposits within Authority guidelines and procedures. Assist with inventory control measure Show less

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  HMSHost

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  General Manager

  GMIs must have documented and demonstrated skills managing the types of restaurants (QSR, Casual Dine, Full Service, similar complexity, Union and Non-Union, etc.) to which the role is assigned, to include overall responsibility for success and failure of the restaurant under their leadership as identified by P&L success for multiple annual cycles for the type or restaurant assigned. Generally speaking, restaurant P&L management experience for a minimum of 3 years with underlying overall working restaurant experience of 5-7 years in type is typically necessary to be successful.Graduation from a Food Service Management or Culinary program may substitute for a portion of the time based experience requirement for each of these rolesDemonstrates team management, delegation and issue resolution skills and the ability to manage multiple and concurrent prioritiesDemonstrates knowledge of HMSHost policies and products, service, quality, equipment and operations standards, or able to demonstrate this knowledge within a reasonable time from hire or promotionRequires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, understand menus and brand standards as well as converse comfortably with individuals Show less

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  Tampa General Hospital

  May 2021 - Oct 2022

  Patient Services Manager
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  Tropical Smoothie Cafe

  Jun 2023 - now

  General Manager

  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights Show less