Axcel Garcia
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
California Pizza Kitchen
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Eureka! Restaurant Group
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
FOH/Kitchen Manager
Real Mex Restaurants
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Kitchen Manager
Perkins And Marie Callender's
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Instructed cooks and other workers in the preparation. Cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
- Planned and prepared food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
- Oversaw kitchen employee operations to ensure production levels and service standards were maintained.
GM/Restaurant Manager
Denny's Corporation
07.1995 - 01.2013
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of restaurant operations.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lloyde High School
Lawndale, CASkills
- Chef Support
- Money Handling
- Shift Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Investigating Complaints
- Anticipating Problems
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Ordering and Management
Certification
Servsafe Manager
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
California Pizza Kitchen
02.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Eureka! Restaurant Group
05.2018 - 01.2021
FOH/Kitchen Manager
Real Mex Restaurants
03.2015 - 02.2018
Kitchen Manager
Perkins And Marie Callender's
04.2014 - 03.2015
GM/Restaurant Manager
Denny's Corporation
07.1995 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Lloyde High School