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Brandon Tourjee

Griswold,CT

Summary

Well-trained Assistant Restaurant Manager promoting 10 years of expertise in food and beverage industry. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
12.2016 - 03.2024

As the Assistant Restaurant Manager, I oversaw multiple high-volume outlets including Regina's Pizzeria, Wingstop, Subway, Fuddrucker's, Noodle Bar & Dunkin Donuts. In this position I managed a team of up to 30 restaurant staff in these outlets, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.


My duties and responsibilities included:

  • Creating and managing staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during all shifts, peak times, and reduced labor costs.
  • Conducting both development and recognition performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
  • Overseeing food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Training staff on proper cooking procedures as well as food safety regulations to ensure restaurant compliance with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
  • Enhancing customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly and professionally with patrons, employing careful listening and communication skills.
  • Overseeing inventory ordering, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Monitoring and reviewing monthly profit and loss data in order to determine staffing and product needs.
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and repairing of equipment.

Shift Leader

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
09.2015 - 11.2016

As a shift lead for the Quick Service Restaurant department I would preform daily job duties as well as assisting the management team with overseeing operations and team members to ensure that shifts would run smoothly.

My duties and responsibilities included:

  • Preforming day-to-day tasks such as food preparation, cooking, and front house guest service.
  • Training new team members on proper protocols and procedures.
  • Delegating daily tasks and responsibilities to team members.
  • Inventory tracking to assist in product ordering.
  • Promptly resolved customer complaints, escalating major issues to management.

Quick Service Attendant

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
11.2013 - 09.2015

As as Quick Service Attendant I was responsible for both font and back house duties that included:

  • Performing food preparation to meet franchise standards as well as food safety standards.
  • Responded to customer needs efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in handling various tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and cashier duties.

Utility Maintenance Worker

RockTenn, Smurfit-Stone Container
06.2011 - 08.2012

As part of the Utility & Maintenance department my job duties included the following:

  • Maintained grounds of all RockTenn commercial properties by preforming landscaping, renovations and visual repairs.
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Assisted in the installation of new utility systems, contributing to the expansion and improvement of infrastructure.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Upheld high safety standards and OSHA guidelines on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.

Farm Hand

C & C Farms
06.2009 - 10.2011

While working at C & C Farms my duties included:

  • Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in proper locations.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.

Education

Pequot Academy
Foxwoods Resort & Casino

High School Diploma -

Griswold High School
Griswold, CT
06.2011

Skills

  • Supervision and leadership
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Customer Assistance
  • Food and beverage knowledge
  • Scheduling and labor control
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Training and mentoring
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • ServeSafe Manager

Certification

  • ServSafe Certification License - 11/2022 - 11/2027

Timeline

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
12.2016 - 03.2024

Shift Leader

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
09.2015 - 11.2016

Quick Service Attendant

Foxwoods Resort And Casino
11.2013 - 09.2015

Utility Maintenance Worker

RockTenn, Smurfit-Stone Container
06.2011 - 08.2012

Farm Hand

C & C Farms
06.2009 - 10.2011

Pequot Academy

High School Diploma -

Griswold High School
Brandon Tourjee