Motivated Retail/Restaurant Manager with 7 years of experience smoothly running stores and coaching employees. Focused on increasing efficiency while reducing costs by implementing useful procedures and tight controls. Resourceful and forward-thinking with hard-working and dedicated mindset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Store Manager
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
05.2024 - 04.2025
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
FOH Manager
Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill
08.2021 - 05.2024
Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
General Manager (GM)
Wendy's
08.2019 - 08.2021
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
AM Supervisor
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2018 - 08.2019
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Line Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2017 - 08.2018
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Crew Member-Manager
Wendy's
01.2016 - 04.2017
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
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Assistant Store Manager at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.Assistant Store Manager at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc.