Damion C. McDermott
Texas City,TX
Summary
- I am seeking a full time position in Front or Back of house management. I hope to obtain a permanent and professional position that allows me the opportunity to learn, grow, and advance. My skills and strengths include:
- Friendly, outgoing, and charismatic personality well suited for fast paced, customer service oriented position.
- 1 strive to keep a clean and organized work space.
- Team worker who is able to adapt in highly dynamic and changing situations.
- Ensure restaurant meets code requirements.
- Possess excellent conflict resolution skills in the event of customer or employee dissatisfaction.
- Ability to memorize important information-menus and specials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Topgolf
Webster, TX
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
General Manager
Nate's West End Seafood & Steaks
Galveston
03.2023 - Current
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly Inventory/Ordering for front house, back house, and bar
- Profit & Loss Margins
- Employee Scheduling
- Ensure employees meet Nate's standards and expectations by training and coaching
- Ensure restaurant is health code compliant
- Organize all storage units, walk-ins, freezers
- Schedule required building, equipment, and landscaping maintenance as needed
Server
BB's TexOrleans
Webster
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Follow BB standards and procedures to serve guests
- Memorize menu and specials
- Sidework to include restaurant cleaning
Cook
Landry's
Galveston
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Food preparation for all recipes
- Worked fryer, grill, and sautee stations
- Maintained a clean kitchen environment
Server
Rudy and Paco's
Galveston
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided a fine dining atmosphere and synchronized service
- Follow Rudy and Paco's standards and procedures to serve guests
- Memorize menu and specials
- Sidework to include restaurant cleaning
Cook/Server
Fisherman's Wharf
Galveston
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Food preparation for all recipes
- Worked fryer, grill, and sautee stations
- Maintained a clean kitchen environment
- Follow Fisherman Wharf's standards and procedures to serve guests
- Memorize menu and specials
- Sidework to include restaurant cleaning
Assistant Manager
Blackbear Diner
Webster
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Daily, weekly, Monthly Inventory/Ordering for front house, back house, and bar
- Profit & Loss Margins
- Employee Scheduling
- Ensure employees meet Blackbear standards and expectations by training and coaching
- Ensure restaurant is health code compliant
- Organize all storage units, walk-ins, freezers
- Counting of safe and making deposits
Kitchen Manager
Fisherman's Wharf
Galveston
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly Inventory/Ordering for back house
- Employee Scheduling
- Ensure employees meet Fisherman Wharf's standards and expectations by training and coaching
- Ensure restaurant is health code compliant
- Organize all storage units, walk-ins, freezers
Assistant Manager
ACG IHop
Missouri City
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Back of house scheduling
- Precise tuck and produce ordering, product rotation
- Persistent with product being wrapped, portioned, and labeled correctly
- Ensure safe, clean and positive workplace environment
- Phone orders
- Maintain prompt ticket times
- Organize walk-in freezer and dry storage areas
- Counting of safe and making deposits
Education
Diploma -
Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe, TX01.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Memorization
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Topgolf
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
Nate's West End Seafood & Steaks
03.2023 - Current
Server
BB's TexOrleans
12.2022 - 03.2023
Cook
Landry's
10.2022 - 12.2022
Server
Rudy and Paco's
07.2022 - 10.2022
Cook/Server
Fisherman's Wharf
08.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager
Blackbear Diner
08.2019 - 08.2020
Kitchen Manager
Fisherman's Wharf
05.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
ACG IHop
06.2014 - 05.2018
Diploma -
Santa Fe High School