Bryant Kelley
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic team leader and manager with over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, recognized for driving operational excellence and enhancing team performance. Proven track record in coordinating initiatives that foster collaboration and boost productivity. Core competencies include strategic planning, staff development, and customer engagement, all aimed at achieving significant business growth.
Committed to leveraging expertise to elevate organizational success. Experienced coach and scout with background in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. Skilled in developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs, enhancing team performance, and implementing strategic game plans. Known for fostering positive relationships and creating environments that drive athlete motivation and success. Have significantly contributed to improved team rankings and individual player development through focused coaching strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Broward County Schools
Coconut Creek, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Maintained compliance with all league, association, and school regulations and standards.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Product Specialist
Fresh Market
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Handle production for key items to support Deli-CMS, Meat –Seafood, Bakery and Produce department
- Maintaining knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments
- Assist guests in finding products and complete meal solution
- Ensure excellent product is ready for our guests by inspecting our store products for proper rotation, cleaning, sanitation procedures, completing reports as necessary
- Meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, the position requires the willingness to work flexible schedules
Team Leader/Manager
Chick-Fil-A
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Lead and motivate a team of employees to ensure customer satisfaction, quality service, and operational excellence
- Develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability while controlling costs
- Monitor daily operations, ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation standards
- Train and develop staff in the areas of customer service, product knowledge, and operational procedures
- Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Ensure that all cash handling policies are followed and that all transactions are accurate
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Handle customer complaints and inquiries in a professional manner
- Create weekly schedules for staff members based on business needs
- Track employee performance and provide feedback and coaching when necessary
- Analyze financial data to identity trends and opportunities for improvement
- Participate in local marketing initiative to promote the restaurant
- Lead and motivate a team of employees to ensure customer satisfaction, quality service, and operational excellence
Line Cook
Pompano Beach Marriott
Pompano Beach, FL
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Responsible for cleanliness of kitchen
- Maintain proper ticket times
- Ensuring quality of food and adhering to safety regulations by performing daily line checks and constant supervision
- Fully trained and able to operate every station of kitchen
- Reason for seeking: Looking for growth
Line Cook
The Whale’s Rib
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintain proper ticket times
- Adhering to recipes and proper presentation
- Fully trained and able to operate every station of kitchen
- Reason for seeking: Looking for growth
Kitchen Manager
Duffy’s Sports Bar & Grill
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Responsible for weekly inventory, food cost, ordering, labor and BOH scheduling
- Ensuring quality of food and adhering to safety regulations by performing daily line checks and constant supervision
- Constantly developing existing and new members of my team
- Reviewing P&L with GM on a weekly basis
- Reason for seeking: Looking for growth
Kitchen Manager
Bru’s Room
Delray Beach, FL
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for weekly inventory, food cost, ordering, labor and BOH scheduling
- Ensured proper recipe adherence and preparation of food on a day to day basis
- Created new lunch menu monthly at cost
- Continually developed and cross trained members of my team
- Expediting of food during lunch and dinner rushes
- Reason for seeking: Looking for a better quality of life
Manager
Hooters/LTP Management
South Florida
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Started off as an hourly cook, became a corporate trainer then promoted to management in 2004
- Scheduling of Front and BOH
- Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
- Reason for leaving: Offered exciting new position with Bru’s Room
Education
High School -
Bladensburg High School
01.1986
Skills
- Scheduling
- Cooking
- Inventory
- Physical conditioning
- Offensive tactics
- Basketball fundamentals
- Positive reinforcement
- Defensive techniques
References
Available upon request.
Militaryexperience
USMCR, 01/01/89 - 01/01/92, Lance Corporal, Honorable, Culinary/Cook
Leadership Experience
- Kitchen Manager
- Manager of Hooters South Florida
Timeline
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Broward County Schools
09.2024 - 11.2024
Product Specialist
Fresh Market
08.2024 - 11.2024
Team Leader/Manager
Chick-Fil-A
07.2021 - 07.2024
Line Cook
Pompano Beach Marriott
01.2013 - 01.2020
Line Cook
The Whale’s Rib
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kitchen Manager
Duffy’s Sports Bar & Grill
01.2009 - 01.2012
Kitchen Manager
Bru’s Room
01.2007 - 01.2009
Manager
Hooters/LTP Management
01.1997 - 01.2007
High School -
Bladensburg High School
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