Kevin Esquivel

About Kevin Esquivel

Hi, my name is Kevin!I started my career at 15 behind the counter at McDonald’s, where I…

Experience

1. Food Cost Manager

   McDonald's

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Manage kitchen operations and food cost control for high-volume McDonald\'s restaurant, ensuring compliance with company standards and operational efficiency. Control food costs by managing inventory, monitoring waste, and enforcing portion standards. Track daily food usage and identify cost variances to maintain target food cost percentages. Order food and supplies, ensuring proper stock levels while minimizing waste, and conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile with sales data.Train crew on proper food preparation, portioning, and waste reduction procedures while enforcing McDonald\'s food safety and quality standards including HACCP and health codes. Schedule and supervise kitchen staff to optimize labor efficiency and productivity. Monitor equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.Generate food cost reports and present findings to General Manager. Implement company initiatives for operational efficiency and cost savings while ensuring compliance with McDonald\'s operational procedures and brand standards. Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2024 — 2026

• DePaul University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2021 — 2023