Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Eric Claxton

Lake Wales,FL

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising kitchen manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.

Reliable employee seeking manager position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursrey

Grow Healthy
Lake Wales, FL
01.2018 - 07.2019

Grow tech

Kept track of plants needs

Sterilization

Trimming plants

Training new employees

Plumber

Baynard Plumbing
Lake Wales, FL
10.2008 - 07.2014
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Invoices
  • Stocking truck
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.

Kitchen Manager

Captain Hiram's Resort
Sebastian, FL
12.2006 - 08.2008
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
  • All scheduling
  • All Hiring

Kitchen Manager /General Manager

Fins Grill And Raw Bar
Sebastian, FL
11.2004 - 11.2006
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Event management
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

General Manager

All Stars Grill
Lake Wales, United States
06.1999 - 05.2004
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Inventory
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Almost Done With My Biology Degree

Online
Online

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales, FL
06.1995

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Inspection and Observation
  • Portion Sizes
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Pricing and Writing
  • Staff Training
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Basic Math Aptitude
  • Plumbing Fixture Installation

Accomplishments

  • Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Timeline

Nursrey

Grow Healthy
01.2018 - 07.2019

Plumber

Baynard Plumbing
10.2008 - 07.2014

Kitchen Manager

Captain Hiram's Resort
12.2006 - 08.2008

Kitchen Manager /General Manager

Fins Grill And Raw Bar
11.2004 - 11.2006

General Manager

All Stars Grill
06.1999 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Almost Done With My Biology Degree

Online

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales Senior High School
Eric Claxton