Blake Murray
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Hardworking restaurant manager with several years overseeing high-traffic establishments. Talented at managing large, diverse teams of culinary and service personnel. Comfortable taking responsibility for everything from back-office operations to dining room performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Uncle Sam's Sandwich Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - Current
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best quality in pricing and product.
- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
Warehouse Team Leader
Target
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
Restaurant Manager
Ground Round Grill & Bar
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
03.2009 - 12.2014
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fox Chapel Area High School
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Inventory Management Software
- Database Interface and Query Software
- Quality Assurance
- Health Code Compliance
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Front of House Management
- Back of House Management
- Restaurant Operations Management
- Team Leadership Experience
- Menu Development/Culinary Preparations
Certification
- RAMP Training - 2018
- ServSafe Certification - 2023
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Uncle Sam's Sandwich Bar
04.2018 - Current
Warehouse Team Leader
Target
01.2015 - 04.2018
Restaurant Manager
Ground Round Grill & Bar
03.2009 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Fox Chapel Area High School