Darren Setser
Edmond,OK
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Hideaway Pizza
03.2022 - Current
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits within target 40% margin.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, on boarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance of up to 50 staff.
Kitchen Supervisor
Chili's Bar And Grill
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory while keeping .
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Upheld strict adherence to allergen safety procedures, ensuring cross-contamination prevention measures were followed diligently during preparation processes.
- Scheduled and rotated staff of 25 for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
Shift Lead
Qdoba
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
- Scheduled up to 25 staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Cooked for groups of people ranging from 50-250 and managing various types of food for large events.
Education
No Degree - Physics
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2017
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School
Stillwater, OK05.2013
Skills
- Hiring and Training
- Schedule Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer-Oriented
- Facility Maintenance
- Event Coordination
Accomplishments
- Coordinated the successful catering of events between $500-$3500.
- Implemented a brand new kitchen roll-out, overseeing training for entire kitchen crew.
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- Oklahoma Able commission - Liquor License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Manager
Hideaway Pizza
03.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Chili's Bar And Grill
08.2019 - 03.2022
Shift Lead
Qdoba
08.2018 - 08.2019
No Degree - Physics
Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School