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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community
Highlightsofculinaryqualifications
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Cadin Lewis

Casper,WY

Summary

Accomplished General Manager skilled at building atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence to provide every customer with exceptional experiences and promote brand loyalty. Effectively oversee and align processes with dynamic conditions while increasing efficiency and maximizing profits. Motivational leader skilled at building relationships with customers, employees and senior management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Sonics Drive In
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.

Culinary Team Member

Schlotzsky's Franchise
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Contributed to the establishment''s positive reputation, attracting new customers and maintaining a loyal clientele.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency and improved meal preparation times.
  • Received recognition for outstanding performance, demonstrating commitment to excellence in the workplace.
  • Managed time effectively under pressure during peak hours, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality dishes without compromising presentation or taste.

Culinary Pro

Sweetgreen
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Elevated guest experience by consistently providing high-quality dishes that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Managed efficient kitchen operations during peak service hours, maintaining smooth workflow under pressure while delivering exceptional results.
  • Implemented sustainable practices in the kitchen such as composting food waste, reducing the environmental impact of restaurant operations.
  • Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations, resulting in an exceptional record of passing health inspections.

Senior Level Cook 3

FLIK Independent School- Valor Christian High School
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Daily cooking for 1500 as well as cleaning kitchen, doing dishes, prepping for next day, taking out trash and recycle and assisting with daily sanitation and food temperature logs
  • Overseeing Bistro area, providing food for Bistro, temp logs, cleaning schedule, rotation of food and beverages, sales goals for a la carte
  • Taking weekly inventory, placing orders for two departments and being available to team for anything that they need.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

General Manager

Cava Mezze Grill
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

AGM/GM

Domino’s Pizza
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Running store and doing day to day operations and providing clean environment to staff and patrons.
  • Reduced costs with thorough budget analysis and strategic financial planning.
  • Fostered a positive work environment to improve team morale and productivity levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer experiences through personalized service offerings tailored to individual preferences.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement in workflow processes.

Lead Line Cook

Arcis Golf Arrowhead Golf Club
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assists Executive Chef with orders, banquets, a la carte service
  • Works with other departments to complete golf events and weddings
  • Man live action stations (pasta, omelet & carving)
  • Rotate between production and prep as needed
  • Training of kitchen dishwashers to be efficient and timely
  • Maintains kitchen cleanliness and product inventory
  • In the absence of the Executive Chef, maintain team cohesion in both FOH/BOH
  • Count inventory and do basic ordering for kitchen
  • Familiarized incoming Sous Chef with kitchen operations.

Culinary Member

Castle Country Assisted Living (CCAL)
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Speaking with resident’s day to day about what they liked about food and service
  • Coordinate and oversee special events for the residents and attendees; Red Hat party, BBQ day on the patio, Birthday parties and Holiday gatherings
  • Prepared multiple requested dishes; Roasted Pork Loin, Brisket, Fresh Lasagna, pies, cakes and Crème Brulee
  • Planning meals and ordering food for the week
  • Clean and sanitize prep surfaces every 15 minutes
  • Based on industry safety standards, labeled all prepped food and put food in proper order in fridge
  • Deep clean kitchen on a daily basis, scrub and mop floors, run hood vents through dishwasher, scrub dishwasher to remove grime.

Line cook (Internship to complete Culinary degree)

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort
03.2017 - 05.2017

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Food Service Management -

Johnson & Wales University
01.2019

Associate’s Degree, Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO
01.2017

Diploma -

Douglas County High School
Castle Rock, CO
01.2015

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Sanitization and Food Safety
  • Inventory Control
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • POS systems operations
  • Hiring and Training
  • Staff Management
  • Upselling and Cross Selling
  • Team Management
  • Employee Coaching
  • Strategic Planning
  • Issue Resolution
  • Order Management
  • Inventory counting
  • Records Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knife skills
  • Great communication skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Customer experience

Certification

ServSafe Food Safety Manager – In Progress 2022

Community

  • Community of Christ Church, Kitchen renovation, 2016
  • Highlands Ranch Community Chorus, Ticket sales/Event setup and breakdown, 5 years
  • Highlands Ranch Lions Club, Ticket sales, 2 years
  • 9News Health Fair, Money Reconciliation, 2 years

Highlightsofculinaryqualifications

  • Cooking in Today’s Restaurant: Dinner
  • Braising, stewing, and roasting
  • Created accompanying sauces each class
  • Exploring Beverages
  • Multiple coffee brewing methods
  • Classification of red/white wines
  • Learned 2 types of wine service
  • Completion of mixology final

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Sonics Drive In
09.2023 - Current

Culinary Team Member

Schlotzsky's Franchise
04.2023 - 09.2023

Culinary Pro

Sweetgreen
11.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Level Cook 3

FLIK Independent School- Valor Christian High School
10.2021 - 11.2022

General Manager

Cava Mezze Grill
03.2021 - 10.2021

AGM/GM

Domino’s Pizza
06.2020 - 03.2021

Lead Line Cook

Arcis Golf Arrowhead Golf Club
02.2019 - 06.2020

Culinary Member

Castle Country Assisted Living (CCAL)
08.2017 - 02.2019

Line cook (Internship to complete Culinary degree)

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort
03.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor’s Degree, Food Service Management -

Johnson & Wales University

Associate’s Degree, Culinary Arts -

Johnson & Wales University

Diploma -

Douglas County High School

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