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Darius Martin

Rome,GA

Summary

Veteran Food Service Manager successful at improving operations through efficiency updates, cost control strategies and profit management optimization. Excellent communication, planning and conflict resolutions skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Manager

Red Lobster
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented detailed recipe documentation procedures, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes served.
  • Attracted new clientele with creative marketing initiatives such as themed events or special promotions highlighting unique culinary experiences.
  • Motivated team of Number employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency for Number hours per shift.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.

Food Service Manager

The Southern Hotel
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
  • Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Managed events such as weddings, parties, and meetings with 200 plus people
  • Checked daily sales and Canticle items on inventory.



Assistant Manager

Chipotle
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Kitchen Manager

Ruby Tuesday
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Insured quality food was made.

Education

No Degree -

Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA

High School Diploma -

Northshore High School
Slidell, LA
05.2012

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Portion Control
  • Food Safety
  • Sales planning
  • Cost controls
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Recruitment
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Workflow planning
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Budgeting
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

Retired National Guardsmen.

Timeline

Culinary Manager

Red Lobster
08.2022 - Current

Food Service Manager

The Southern Hotel
12.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Chipotle
10.2018 - 11.2021

Kitchen Manager

Ruby Tuesday
01.2016 - 09.2018

No Degree -

Nunez Community College

High School Diploma -

Northshore High School

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