Results driven Restaurant Manager and Training Leader with 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced training restaurant environment. Demonstrated success in rapid career advancement, operational leadership, employee development, and performance management. Skilled in building and training future leaders, managing multi-shift operations, and maintaining high standards in customer experience, safety, and restaurant execution. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant at EMCC (Expected 2026).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Raising Cane's
1220 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear AZ
01.2021 - Current
CORE COMPETENCIES PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Raising Cane's – Restaurant Manager / Training Manager (HIPO Candidate) Raising Cane's – Crew Member → Certified Trainer → Bird Specialist → Zone Manager
Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service.
Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices to enhance team efficiency.
Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels across shifts.
Developed scheduling strategies that improved labor efficiency while maintaining service excellence.
2023 – Present | Glendale, AZ
Lead full restaurant operations including staffing, scheduling, service execution, and daily performance standards
Serve as Training Manager for newly promoted leaders including Zone Managers and Restaurant Managers
Oversee Certified Training program ensuring leadership readiness, completion milestones, and performance benchmarks
Maintain restaurant image standards including cleanliness, equipment functionality, and facility condition
Coordinate community engagement initiatives including fundraisers, events, and brand visibility boards
Manage opening, mid-shift, and closing operations while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality
Recognized as High Potential (HIPO) candidate for future Operations Manager role
2021 – 2023 | Glendale, AZ
Promoted from Crew Member to Certified Trainer within 4 months based on performance and leadership ability
Advanced to Bird Specialist responsible for kitchen leadership, production flow, break coordination, and operational efficiency
Promoted to Zone Manager overseeing shift execution, team leadership, and operational standards
Trained and developed new hires and future leaders to maintain consistency and brand expectations
Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment
Education
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Estrella Mountain Community College
Goodyear AZ
05-2026
Skills
Team management
Inventory control and record keeping
Customer engagement
Organization and prioritization
Operations management
Labor and food cost control
Coaching and mentoring
Training and onboarding
Staff management
Point of sale (POS) system operation
Shift management
Food service background
Adaptable
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Raising Cane's
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant