Brandon Harris
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Energetic and highly motivated Food and Beverage Manager and American Culinary Federation Certified Sous Chef dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction, meeting sales and profitability goals and managing staff, in both front and back of the house. As well as leading and guiding staff to meet common organizational targets in high-volume environments. Well-organized with stellar time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Department Manager
New Leaf Markets
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels
- Developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives
- Motivated the kitchen and deli team to consistently deliver effective customer service through coaching and recognition
- Effectively operated the Prepared Foods department which included the deli, salad bar, Grab and Go (pre-packaged in-house), hot bar, and kitchen.
Food and Beverage Director
Ferguson's Downtown
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Onboarded new bartenders, cocktail servers, and cooks with training and new hire documentation
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
- Short-term position.
Lead Bartender
Hopmonk Tavern
Novato, CA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, mixology, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
Food and Beverage Director
Tavern Hall
Bellevue, WA
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions..
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified areas of opportunity for sales growth by analyzing customer feedback and product demand metricsvers
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary
- Held beverage area and workers to high standard of cleanliness and service
- Added new menu options by consulting with talented chef to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Junior Chef
Commander's Palace
New Orleans, LA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted daily line checks, food reviews and taste tests to make improvements and correct deficiencies.
- Maintained highest food quality standards regarding food inventory procedures, food storage and rotation.
- Developed delicious customized menu items for catered functions, delivering exceptional food and service for plated, buffet and family-style.
- Rotated food stock, using up older items first and rejecting expired goods.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
05.2012
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
05.2013
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Portion Control
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Scheduling Staff
- Relationship Building
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Profit Optimization
- Performance Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Front of House Management
- Back of House Management
- Health Code Compliance
Timeline
Assistant
Department Manager - New Leaf Markets
12.2022 - Current
Food and Beverage Director - Ferguson's Downtown
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Bartender - Hopmonk Tavern
05.2021 - 11.2021
Food and Beverage Director - Tavern Hall
03.2016 - 11.2018
Junior Chef - Commander's Palace
08.2013 - 06.2014
Diablo Valley College - Associate of Science, Administration of Justice
Diablo Valley College - Associate of Science, Culinary Arts
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