Andrew Schumacher
Owatonna
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Restaurant Manager with a proven track record in leading teams, optimizing front-of-house operations, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. Expertise in hiring, training, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control ensures seamless daily restaurant functions and exceptional service quality. Recognized for strong communication skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and a talent for maintaining organization in fast-paced environments. Committed to leveraging operational expertise and meticulous attention to detail in a growth-oriented professional role, including opportunities in remote or compliance-driven settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beverage & Front-of-House Manager
Owatonna Country Club
Owatonna, MN
05.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily front-of-house operations across the main bar, restaurant dining room, beverage cart team, and banquet bars to ensure smooth service and exceptional guest experiences.
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate bartenders, servers, hosts, and banquet bartenders, maintaining high standards of service, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Create and manage weekly schedules for all FOH staff, balancing labor needs with peak business demands and event requirements.
- Manage product purchasing for bar, beverage cart, and banquet beverage operations; maintain vendor relationships; and ensure accurate inventory levels to support daily service and special events.
- Implement service standards, staff training, and policy updates to improve efficiency, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve performance and service standards.
- Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.
Restaurant Server/Bartender/Baker
Roma’s Italian Eatery
Owatonna, MN
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Deliver high-quality dining experiences in multiple roles, consistently adapting to meet guest and business needs.
- Foster strong guest relationships by providing personalized, attentive service in both front-of-house and bar settings.
- Prepare and serve craft cocktails and beverages while maintaining cleanliness, ensuring safety, and adhering to alcohol serving regulations.
- Bake and present fresh goods daily, ensuring consistency, quality, and timing across the kitchen.
- Collaborate across departments and step into leadership moments to help train new staff, manage rushes, and ensure smooth service transitions.
- Balance multiple roles with ease while maintaining focus on guest satisfaction, quality standards, and team support.
- Maintain professional demeanor under pressure while managing challenging situations involving dissatisfied customers.
Restaurant Server
Lava Burgers and Wings
Owatonna, MN
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, encouraging repeat visits and loyalty to the establishment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
Marketing Intern
IFC National Marketing
Coon Rapids, MN
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of successful product launch events.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing advertising materials for print and digital media.
- Assisted in planning and organizing events to promote brand awareness and customer interaction.
Delivery Associate
Farner-Bocken DBA Core-Mark
Owatonna, MN
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted with daily deliveries by riding along on truck routes and ensuring accurate, timely in-store product placement.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork in meeting company objectives.
- Loaded the truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Summer position: June - September 2019, 2020, and 2021
Freight Associate
Fleet Farm
Owatonna, MN
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse space, ensuring the timely receipt of incoming shipments.
- Coordinated closely with sales teams to address any order discrepancies or special requests from customers proactively.
- Demonstrated adaptability amidst changing business conditions, quickly responding to new challenges and adjusting processes as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels through regular audits.
- Assisted in loading and unloading merchandise from delivery trucks while maintaining safety protocols to avoid workplace accidents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Riverland Community College
Austin, MNHigh School Diploma -
Owatonna High School
Owatonna, MNSkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Staff management
- Hiring
- POS system operations
- Training and development
- Front of house operations
- Guest relations
- Inventory control and purchasing
- Attention to detail
Certification
ServSafe Alcohol Safety Training
Timeline
Beverage & Front-of-House Manager
Owatonna Country Club
05.2025 - Current
Restaurant Server/Bartender/Baker
Roma’s Italian Eatery
08.2023 - 05.2025
Restaurant Server
Lava Burgers and Wings
12.2022 - 07.2023
Marketing Intern
IFC National Marketing
06.2022 - 09.2022
Freight Associate
Fleet Farm
12.2020 - 05.2021
Delivery Associate
Farner-Bocken DBA Core-Mark
06.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Riverland Community College
High School Diploma -
Owatonna High School