Anthony Rapsawatdi
MESA,AZ
Summary
Dynamic kitchen operations leader with expertise in team management, budget oversight, and employee training. Proven ability to enhance customer service and maintain health and safety compliance, driving efficiency and productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
PP Thai & Sushi Bar
MESA, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Led team meetings to discuss project updates and operational challenges.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
- Managed budgets and resources for effective project execution.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities and support initiatives.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant workflow.
- Trained and supervised staff to maintain high service standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize labor costs and service levels.
- Enforced health and safety regulations throughout the restaurant.
- Implemented customer service strategies to enhance guest experience.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Kitchen Manager
Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
Mesa, Arizona
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised food preparation to maintain consistent quality of dishes.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop menus that enhanced customer experience.
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen employees, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation and plate presentation.
- Conducted weekly inventories of food items in refrigeration units.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
Mesa, AZ05-2022
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
Navarre, FL05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- FCCLA S.T.A.R Event Level 4 State Gold Medal
- FCCLA S.T.A.R Event Level 4 National 1st place
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
PP Thai & Sushi Bar
07.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
05.2020 - 07.2025
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
High School Diploma -
Navarre High School
Bachelor of Arts - business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College