Clinton Armes
Hoboken,NJ
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience at IL Tavolo Di Palmisano, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Proven track record in menu creation and staff training, driving performance improvements and enhancing customer relations. Skilled in inventory control and strategic planning, consistently achieving operational goals while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Kitchen Manager
IL Tavolo Di Palmisano
Hoboken, NJ
02.2020 - 03.2025
Was in charge of all operations in the restaurant. Scheduling, Payroll, Floor Managment, Training of all positions, Full Menu Creation. Training kitchen staff, Ordering of all inventory, Party planning, Social Media & Web page content
Executive Chef Manager
Maggies Irish Pub
Carlstadt, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2020
Full menu creation, hiring, and training of kitchen staff.
Inventory Management
Kitchen Manager
Biggies Clam Bar
Carlstadt, NJ
01.2010 - 01.2016
Creating new menu items, Training, Scheduling, Ordering Inventory Managment
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Stingers Classic Grill
Wallington NJ
01.2002 - 01.2010
Working every station as needed. Creating.new menu items.and specials, All kitchen ordering
Education
Diploma -
Becton Regional High School
East Rutherford, NJ06.2001
Certificate Of Completion - Culinary Arts
Bergen Technical Institute
Teterboro, NJ06.2001
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Staff training
- Inventory control
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Labor cost controls
- Consistently meet goals
- Performance evaluations
- Purchasing
- Troubleshooting expertise
- New business development
- Vendor sourcing
Timeline
General Manager/Kitchen Manager
IL Tavolo Di Palmisano
02.2020 - 03.2025
Executive Chef Manager
Maggies Irish Pub
01.2016 - 01.2020
Kitchen Manager
Biggies Clam Bar
01.2010 - 01.2016
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Stingers Classic Grill
01.2002 - 01.2010
Diploma -
Becton Regional High School
Certificate Of Completion - Culinary Arts
Bergen Technical Institute