Brandon Vaccaro
Miles City
Summary
Results-driven Kitchen Manager with a strong focus on food safety, staff training, and inventory management. Proven track record of enhancing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards in food quality and customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo gap guest ranch
Sentinel Butte
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to maintain efficient workflow and food preparation.
- Trained staff on safe food handling and proper kitchen equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management and supplier orders for fresh ingredients.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of all kitchen equipment.
Kitchen Manager
Boots Bar and Grill
Medora
04.2020 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to optimize workflow and food preparation efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory management and supplier orders for restaurant needs.
- Trained staff on safe food handling practices and proper usage of kitchen equipment.
- Conducted annual training sessions for international students in culinary techniques.
Farm Hand
Ydoc
Frazer
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Operated and maintained farm machinery to enhance crop production efficiency.
- Monitored crop health, reporting pest and disease issues to management promptly.
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting a variety of crops throughout growing season.
- Managed all heavy equipment operations, including bulldozer, front-end loader, and excavator.
- Supported irrigation efforts through maintenance of center pivots and related systems.
- Executed livestock duties to ensure proper care and management of animals.
Heavy Equipment
Morris brothers inc
Circle
03.2011 - 03.2017
- Performed maintenance checks on small arms and heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired and replaced damaged parts to maintain functionality and safety standards.
- Operated various heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and skid steers.
- Collaborated with faculty to clarify grading rubrics and assignment expectations.
- Assisted professors in grading assignments and exams for multiple courses.
- Resolved customer issues to promote satisfaction through knowledgeable service.
- Provided attentive customer service via face-to-face interactions and phone communications.
- Worked collaboratively with diverse coworkers to achieve objectives and resolve product-related issues.
Education
GED -
Circle High Scool
Circle, MT05-1996
Skills
- Food safety and quality control
- Staff training and development
- Inventory and cost management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Recipe creation and innovation
- Customer service excellence
- Supplier relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution skills
- Time management proficiency
- Flexible scheduling capabilities
- Food and beverage oversight
- High-volume dining experience
- Labor cost efficiency
- Infrastructure design and installation
- Compliance with standards
- Decision-making abilities
- Project management expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo gap guest ranch
06.2025 - 07.2026
Kitchen Manager
Boots Bar and Grill
04.2020 - 04.2025
Farm Hand
Ydoc
05.2017 - 03.2020
Heavy Equipment
Morris brothers inc
03.2011 - 03.2017
GED -
Circle High Scool