Cyle A. Knecht
Covington,IN
Summary
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
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
SaltGrass Steak house
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Dining Associate
Fooda
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Solve issues with POS
- Stock Cafe
- Ensure menus are posted and correct for visiting restaurants
- Assist with inventory
- Oversee set up and tear down of all catering orders
- Create relations with existing clients to ensure smooth service
Executive Chef/ Assistant GM
Bru Burger Bar
08.2023 - 06.2024
- BOH schedule
- Monthly Kitchen Inventory
- P&L
- Payroll
- Hands on training
- Rotating Menu specials
Bar Manager
Bru Burger Bar
05.2022 - 08.2023
- FOH schedule
- Interview and hire all FOH employees
- Integrate new cocktails/ specials monthly
- Weekly Labor reports
Hourly Manager/ Head Bartender
Bru Burger Bar
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Execute all drink orders in a timely manner while maintaining positive customer service.
- Bar Inventory
- Manage Front of House employees
- Oversee all catering orders
Restaurant/ Food Truck Manager
Byrne’s Grilled Pizza
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Weekly scheduling for all restaurant, catering, and food truck events.
- Communicate well with customers along with all front and back of house staff.
- Weekly Inventory/Produce ordering
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John’s
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Provide excellent customer service while working as a team with all staff.
- Deliver multiple orders to customers in an efficient amount of time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, IndianaBachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Serve Safe
- Restaurant Management – Front and Back of House
- Catering
- Food Safety and Preparation
Certification
Serve Safe
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Manager
SaltGrass Steak house
09.2025 - Current
Dining Associate
Fooda
06.2024 - 08.2025
Executive Chef/ Assistant GM
Bru Burger Bar
08.2023 - 06.2024
Bar Manager
Bru Burger Bar
05.2022 - 08.2023
Hourly Manager/ Head Bartender
Bru Burger Bar
06.2020 - 05.2022
Restaurant/ Food Truck Manager
Byrne’s Grilled Pizza
10.2015 - 06.2020
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John’s
03.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Indiana State University
High School Diploma -
Covington High School