Allan Berber
Avon,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Industrial Engineer skilled in process improvements, equipment design and waste reduction. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. History of improving production and maximizing efficiency. Results-focused Industrial Engineering professional specializing in building and leading high-performance teams. High-achieving leader and business developer. Dedicated to keeping companies in forefront of manufacturing excellence. Progressive Industrial Engineer with experience uncovering and eliminating weaknesses in manufacturing processes and equipment. Constantly seeks novel production technologies and methods to reduce waste and enhance revenues. Adept at applying forward-thinking ideologies to revolutionize industrial manufacturing task. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. More than 10 years of experience in restaurant work, in any positions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager of Business Development and Sales
Don Mexcal Mexican Restaurant
2023.04 - Current
- Make Payroll and make payments to suppliers.
- Place merchandise orders.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Part Owner/Manager
EL Patron Mexican Restaurant
2018.04 - 2023.04
- Make Payrolls and make payments to suppliers.
- Place merchandise orders.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
- Enhanced overall operational efficiency through redesigning workflow and layout of production lines.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
Waiter/Restaurant Waiter/Bartender Shift Manager
Blue Habanero
2017.07 - 2018.04
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Complied with all company policies regarding uniform standards, punctuality, and professionalism.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
Restaurant Waiter/Shift Manager
Parker's Grill & Tavern
2016.09 - 2017.07
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Bartender Shift Manager
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
2010.01 - 2016.09
- Substitute manager at the restaurant.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico La Piedad Michoacan
La Piedad Michoacan Mexico05.2013
Skills
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Production Planning
- Equipment Selection
- Work under pressure and stress
- Decision making
- Environmental Compliance
- Workflow Analysis
- Facility Layout Design
- Verbal and written communication
- Quality Control Development
- Collaborative mindset
- Strategic Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Manager of Business Development and Sales
Don Mexcal Mexican Restaurant
2023.04 - Current
Part Owner/Manager
EL Patron Mexican Restaurant
2018.04 - 2023.04
Waiter/Restaurant Waiter/Bartender Shift Manager
Blue Habanero
2017.07 - 2018.04
Restaurant Waiter/Shift Manager
Parker's Grill & Tavern
2016.09 - 2017.07
Bartender Shift Manager
Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant
2010.01 - 2016.09
BBA - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico La Piedad Michoacan
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