Cedrick Loney
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Dynamic manager with extensive experience at Honeybaked Ham Store, excelling in kitchen operations and food safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in staff training and mentoring, fostering a collaborative team environment while implementing cost-effective strategies to boost profitability and streamline processes.
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Honeybaked Ham Store
Austin, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating supply orders to minimize waste.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows to improve efficiency during peak service times.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for team development.
- Analyzed food costs and pricing strategies to optimize profitability without sacrificing quality.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
General Manager
Little Lucy's Mini Donuts
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance production efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for service and product preparation.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving strategic adjustments in product offerings.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce waste.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives that increased brand visibility and community engagement.
- Established performance metrics for team members, fostering accountability and improvement.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align goals across departments and enhance collaboration.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Kitchen Manager
Abuelos
Abilene And Austin
01.2010 - 03.2020
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating supply orders to minimize waste.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows to improve efficiency during peak service times.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for team development.
- Analyzed food costs and pricing strategies to optimize profitability without sacrificing quality.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
Manager
UPS
Austin, TX
04.2013 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure timely package delivery and service excellence.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and foster collaboration among staff.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed training materials that improved onboarding processes and employee competency levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics operations and achieve strategic objectives.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
Education
No Degree - Reading Journalism
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MOHigh School Diploma -
Abilene High School
Abilene, TX05.2001
Skills
Kitchen operations management
Food safety compliance
Inventory management
Staff training and mentoring
Workflow optimization
Performance evaluation
Cost analysis and pricing
Health department regulations
Team collaboration
Customer satisfaction enhancement
Strategic planning and execution
Supplier relationship management
Process improvement implementation
Budget management
Quality assurance standards
Marketing strategy coordination
Cross-functional team leadership
Customer service
Team leadership
Employee engagement initiatives
Time management
Decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-solving
Staff management
Task delegation
Timeline
Manager
Honeybaked Ham Store
02.2025 - Current
General Manager
Little Lucy's Mini Donuts
01.2018 - 02.2025
Manager
UPS
04.2013 - 10.2019
Kitchen Manager
Abuelos
01.2010 - 03.2020
No Degree - Reading Journalism
Washington University in St Louis
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School