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Bill Cheves

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Grasons Estate Sales
2022 - Current
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Organized sales items to maintain visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Usher

Orange County Fair & Event Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided friendly and courteous customer service to all guests at events to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assisted patrons with seating by giving directions and lighting paths.
  • Worked with other staff members to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Monitored guests for compliance with safety and security protocols, raising any issue with security.
  • Monitored events to identify potential problems and minimize disruptions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor to represent venue and create positive impression.

Restaurant Owner/Operator/Chef

SideYard Café
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Controlled purchases, prices and inventory by skillfully negotiating contracts with multiple vendors related to all operations of the restaurant industry.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.

Restaurant & Bar Owner/Operator/Chef

Suds Sport Grill
01.1996 - 01.2014
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received an exceptional experience.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any potential issues.
  • Promoted business through participation in and sponsorship of community events.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last-minute menu changes.

Restaurant & Bar Owner/Operator/Chef

OC Pizza
01.1996 - 01.2014
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received an exceptional experience.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any potential issues.
  • Promoted business through participation in and sponsorship of community events.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last-minute menu changes.

Skills

  • Expert Gourmet Pizza Maker
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Bartending
  • Customer Relations
  • Operations management
  • Negotiation
  • Consulting
  • Staff Management
  • Staffing oversight
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen staff coordination

Timeline

Usher

Orange County Fair & Event Center
07.2025 - 08.2025

Restaurant Owner/Operator/Chef

SideYard Café
01.2015 - 01.2021

Restaurant & Bar Owner/Operator/Chef

Suds Sport Grill
01.1996 - 01.2014

Restaurant & Bar Owner/Operator/Chef

OC Pizza
01.1996 - 01.2014

Sales Associate

Grasons Estate Sales
2022 - Current

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