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Walter Sandoval

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Exceptionally innovative who is passionate about great management, service and food. Proficient in numerous management and cooking techniques and cuisines. More than 6 years of professional front and back of the house management experience. Training alongside GM's and Executive Chefs. Creative mind and the ability to build rapport with guests and colleagues. Proven leadership skills with excellent track record in training, developing, and fostering strong teams. Focus on presentation, quality, cost containment and safety. Polished in overseeing employee performance and guiding and motivating new talent.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Fire and Wine
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.

Executive Sous Chef

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Oakbrook , IL
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Worked closely with purchasing manager to control food costs while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Managed employee schedules based on the availability and needs of the work place
  • Butchering with bandsaw to cut meats with bones
  • Daily prep list, Chef checks, line checks
  • Ordering food supply on a daily and weekly basis based on needs for establishment

Sous Chef

Maggiano's Little Italy
Oakbrook, IL
09.2016 - 02.2019
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all finished products before they left the kitchen area.
  • Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Assisted Executive Chef in creating new recipes while maintaining traditional favorites.
  • Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
  • Coordinated catering events from start to finish including menu selection, staffing needs, equipment rentals.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.

Shift Supervisor

PF Changs Restaurant
Lombard, IL
03.2009 - 08.2016
  • Ensured that all front-of-house operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
  • Managed reservations system (Open Table and Wisley)
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties such as setting up registers, counting money.
    Managed day-to-day restaurant operations with focus on quality and meeting customer expectations.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
  • Controlled and maintained labor costs through careful scheduling. (Hotschedules and Workday)
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports. (Aloha)
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Skills

  • Sales monitoring
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Cost Reduction
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Operations Management
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, POS, Compeat Knowledge, Hot Schedules, I-auditor, Menu Link, Toast and Aloha
  • Serv Safe Certified
  • Food Handler Certified
  • Basset Certified
  • Allergen Certified

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Fire and Wine
06.2021 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
03.2019 - 05.2021

Sous Chef

Maggiano's Little Italy
09.2016 - 02.2019

Shift Supervisor

PF Changs Restaurant
03.2009 - 08.2016

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