Asia Connell
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Lead Cook
Teddy Taco Shack
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure efficient and high-quality food preparation
- Coordinate and schedule staff shifts to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
Server
Bahama Breeze
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for guests, ensuring their dining experience is enjoyable and memorable.
Cook
Zandras Taqueria
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations
- Developing and maintaining a high level of culinary expertise and staying up-to-date with current food trends and techniques.
Receptionist
Military Resource Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Hybrid work position
- Answered phones, greeted guests, handed out paperwork, and input information into the database
- Scheduled bosses' events and attended events.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.
Cook
Southern Flare
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborate with the kitchen staff and management team to develop new menu items that align with the restaurant's Southern cuisine concept and appeal to the target market
- Maintain a clean and organized work area during food preparation and cooking processes.
Manager
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Trained new hires and worked closely with the general manager for catering orders
- Worked as the backline coordinator.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Education
B.B.A. in entrepreneurship -
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA -
CHARLES COLGAN SR GH
06.2019
Skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel)
- Reliability
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Good telecommunication skills
- Creativity and problem solving
- Teamwork
- POS
- Restaurant Experience
- Contract Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Delivery Scheduling
- Report Transcription
- Quality Assurance Controls
Timeline
Server
Bahama Breeze
06.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Southern Flare
12.2021 - 04.2022
Cook
Zandras Taqueria
10.2021 - 06.2022
Manager/Lead Cook
Teddy Taco Shack
10.2020 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Military Resource Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
Manager
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
04.2019 - 10.2021
B.B.A. in entrepreneurship -
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA -
CHARLES COLGAN SR GH