Annabelle Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
With a robust background in managing high-paced restaurant environments, including a significant role at Chipotle, I excel in SOP creation and fostering a strong guest service culture. My leadership is both structured and charismatic, ensuring food safety and quality standards are surpassed, contributing to operational excellence and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostess
Boardners
Hollywood, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted service walk-throughs to evaluate guest satisfaction.
- Maintain compliance with bar's health and safety standards.
- Directed visitors to designated areas ensuring streamlined foot traffic.
- Handle customer disputes with swift and effective resolutions.
Inventory Manager
Hollywood Body Jewelry
Gardena, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Tracked inventory levels using digital tools to ensure precise reporting.
- Managed receiving processes and maintained inventory at optimal levels.
- Conducted detailed analysis of item history to pinpoint causes of inventory discrepancies.
General Manager
Veggie Grill
Laguna Niguel, CA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed operational shifts efficiently.
- Oversaw all aspects of store management operations.
- Scheduling
- Oversaw inventory levels to maintain adequate stock.
- Managed recruitment and orientations.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions.
- Facilitate comprehensive training programs for leadership.
- Supervised and managed staffing levels to optimize productivity.
- Managed financial transactions efficiently.
- Managed and processed orders for supplies including paper, food, and liquor.
- Proficient in utilizing CTUIT, ALOHA, and TRACKS systems.
- Streamlined processes to optimize handling of transfers and credits.
General Manager
The Taco Stand
Orange, CA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversaw daily operational shifts with efficiency.
- Coordinated and prepared essentials for catering functions.
- Planned and managed workflows.
- Managed daily opening and closing procedures.
- Facilitated hiring and orientation processes.
- Oversaw labor activities effectively.
- Managed expenditures for culinary supplies.
- Conducted regular inventory counts.
- Managed financial transactions efficiently.
- Created comprehensive preparation sheets.
- Processed and recorded food orders with precision.
- Coordinated purchase of alcoholic beverages.
- Executed employee separation procedures effectively.
- Conducted strategic and thorough interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
- Managed entry of financial invoices with precision.
- Resolved system issues and optimized functionality of Aloha software.
- Created spreadsheets to improve workflow efficiency with Excel.
- Maintained accurate records of temperatures consistently.
Manager
Chipotle
Buena Park, CA
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Directed team on compliance with food safety guidelines.
- Master strong knife handling techniques.
- Prepared meals efficiently for catering events.
- Managed grill stations effectively.
- Prepped ingredients efficiently and effectively.
- Monitored food temperatures consistently to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated systematic arrangement of food deliveries.
- Oversaw daily tasks, ensuring efficient shift performance.
- Managed daily store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store and equipment.
- Conducted inventory assessments.
- Generated comprehensive data preparation sheets.
- Led execution of deployment tasks.
- Supervised labor activities.
- Conducted candidate screening sessions.
- Led successful marketing campaigns for fundraisers.
- Oversaw financial transactions and compiled daily deposits.
- Leveraged knowledge of audit standards to guarantee compliance.
- Managed termination procedures and recorded critical information.
- Conducted detailed cash audits to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted thorough food safety audits.
- Performed operational audits ensuring alignment with company protocols.
- Developed schedules based on projected sales.
Service & Bar Manager
Grub Burger Bar
Whittier, CA
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversaw daily shift operations.
- Managed assembly of catering events.
- Managed schedules for front-of-house team members and bartenders.
- Oversaw operational functions throughout daily opening and closing.
- Directed hiring processes to ensure effective onboarding.
- Oversaw labor operations efficiently.
- Oversaw resource distribution in the food sector, cutting costs.
- Completed exact inventory counts for bar and liquor.
- Handled and secured cash effectively.
- Created detailed worksheets to enhance task efficiency.
- Managed ordering process for food inventory.
- Directed the purchasing of liquors to prevent shortages.
- Executed employee terminations.
- Conducted and led candidate interviews.
- Entered invoices efficiently.
- Effectively leveraged Ctuit for operational improvements.
- Monitored temperature levels consistently each day.
- Managed front-of-house operations, ensured guest satisfaction, and oversaw bar functionality.
Skills
- Employee Training
- Maintaining COGS
- SOP creation
- Strong advocate for food safety procedures
- Ensuring high standards for food quality and cleanliness
- Structured Leadership Skills
- Sense of urgency
- Strong guest service and hospitality environment
Certification
Manager ServSafe Certificate
Timeline
Inventory Manager
Hollywood Body Jewelry
10.2021 - 08.2022
Hostess
Boardners
05.2021 - Current
General Manager
Veggie Grill
03.2020 - 03.2021
General Manager
The Taco Stand
12.2018 - 02.2020
Service & Bar Manager
Grub Burger Bar
12.2017 - 09.2018
Manager
Chipotle
08.2014 - 12.2018