BABU LAL
Aahar 25
CHARLOTTE,NC
5
years of professional experience
Experienced restaurant manager with a strong background in team leadership, customer service, and time management. Skilled in staff training, shift scheduling, and daily operations support to keep service efficient and organized.
Work History
Manager
3 Months- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Reviewed cash handling procedures to maintain accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Manager
11 Months- Coordinated daily restaurant operations to maintain smooth service and consistent guest experience.
- Trained new staff on service standards, POS procedures, and workplace expectations.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen and front-of-house activity.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to protect satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
- Supervised opening and closing tasks to ensure compliance with operational checklists.
- Assisted with staff scheduling to align coverage with peak service periods.
- Reviewed cash handling procedures to maintain accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Enforced cleanliness and food safety standards throughout dining and prep areas.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Chef
2 Years- Managed kitchen workflow to maintain timely service during peak periods.
- Coordinated food preparation, plating, and presentation for consistent dining experience.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu standards and customer preferences.
- Monitored ingredient freshness and enforced proper storage practices.
- Trained kitchen staff on cooking methods, hygiene, and station procedures.
- Adjusted recipes and seasoning to improve flavor consistency and guest satisfaction.
- Maintained a well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Staff management
Team leadership
Training development
Customer service
Strategic planning
Operational Efficiency
Performance Management
Team management
Operational Strategy
Collaborative teamwork
Employee training
Workforce Optimization
Timeline
Manager
Aahar 25
06.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Manager
Honest Restaurant
04.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Chef
Raj Kitchen
02.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Higher Secondary School
High School Diploma
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