Arturo Garcia
Boerne,TX
Summary
Motivational Supervisor with 12 years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record with continuous improvement, performance growth and schedule management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Lone Star Custard, llc
San Antonio, Tx
12.2023 - Current
- Managed team of 10-15 employees in fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Organized promotional events at the store to draw in more customers.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with all local health regulations related to food safety.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Kitchen Manager
Conroy's Irish Pub
Boerne, TX
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Supervised dramatic changes to kitchens, adhered to health department standards and handled customer requests for healthier food options.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
Lead Cook
Martha's Mexican Bar and Grill
San Antonio, TX
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints and inquiries.
- Provided guests with excellent dining experiences.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
UTSA
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - Philosophy
UTSA
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Data Analytics
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Goal-Oriented
- Contract Management
- Waste Reduction
- Staff Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Supervisor
Lone Star Custard, llc
12.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Conroy's Irish Pub
06.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Cook
Martha's Mexican Bar and Grill
05.2022 - 04.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
UTSA
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy
UTSA