Antonio Ruiz
Aurora,CO
Summary
Results-oriented manager with a proven history of increasing profitability and optimizing operations at Noodles and Company and Chili’s Bar and Grill. Demonstrated expertise in safe food handling, customer service, and team development, leading to enhanced compliance with food safety regulations. Proficient in POS systems and quality control processes, consistently achieving exceptional guest satisfaction and operational success. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to drive further improvements in a dynamic restaurant environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Rock Bottom Restaurant
Lone Tree
01.2025 - Current
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Assistant Manager
Chili's Grill and Bar
Aurora, USA
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Support GM in developing strategic business initiatives to enhance profitability.
- Developed training plans for new team members and monitored their progress.
- Inventory (A.VT, Product ordering, HI)
- Oversaw production across all operational areas.
- Engaged with guests to deliver outstanding experiences.
- Provided support to servers and bartenders.
- Prepare orders for liquor, beverage, and food to stock restaurant.
- Reviewed all work order invoices and managed follow-ups for maintenance.
- Recorded processed payments and deposited required funds.
Manager
Noodles and Company
Denver, USA
02.2013 - 09.2020
- Oversaw crew operations to guarantee swift and precise shifts.
- Collaborated with team to maintain high food quality.
- Maintained transaction records for cash and card payments.
- Managed and processed cash transactions efficiently.
- Executed high-quality sauté techniques to enhance dish flavor profiles.
- Ensured compliance with Colorado state food and safety regulations.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
Education
GED -
CEC Middle College
Denver, COSkills
- Safe food handling
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Ordering procedures
- Point of sale (POS) system operations
- Allergy awareness
- Food inspection
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Driver's License
- Alcohol TIPS Certification
- CPR Certified
Additionalinformation - Bilingual
English-Spanish
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Rock Bottom Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Chili's Grill and Bar
09.2020 - 01.2025
Manager
Noodles and Company
02.2013 - 09.2020
- ServSafe Certification
- Driver's License
- Alcohol TIPS Certification
- CPR Certified
GED -
CEC Middle College
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