Van Figueroa
Chicago
Summary
Ambitious restaurant manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Sweet Tooth Diaries
04.2020 - Current
- Effectively manage payroll, timekeeping and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Lead and direct team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Conduct health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Dollar Eats
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Pitched in to help host, waitstaff and bussers during exceptionally busy times such as dinner hour.
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Hostess Trainer
The Chicago Bite
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Payton College Preparatory High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Performance improvement
- Marketing and advertising
- Food preparation and safety
- Recipes and menu planning
- Cost-controls
- Staff management
- Recruitment
- POS system operation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Sweet Tooth Diaries
04.2020 - Current
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Dollar Eats
06.2016 - 04.2020
Hostess Trainer
The Chicago Bite
12.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Midwestern Career College
High School Diploma -
Payton College Preparatory High School
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