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Darryl Steele

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking supervisor / manager successful at leading and motivating retail workers to provide exceptional service every time. Knowledgeable about end-to-end store operations with history of targeting improvements to enhance operations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Supervisor

Metz Culinary
Dallas, PA
06.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in training new employees on product knowledge, customer service and cash handling procedures.
  • Supervised daily operations of the store including opening and closing routines, inventory management and stocking shelves.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding customer service techniques and problem resolution strategies.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent relations with customers.
  • Dealt with customer complaints and rectified product and service issues.
  • Counted and balanced registers.

Dietary Supervisor

Compass Group USA Inc.
Buffalo, NY
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients.
  • Provided in-depth information on various modes of nutritional care to maximize options and paths to boosting health.
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Supervised multiple caterers in providing excellent customer service to patients requiring assistance for meal selections, and resolving issues.
  • Developed team communications and information during Great Start meetings.
  • Provided guidance and supervision to Dietary staff members, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Monitored kitchen operations to ensure quality control and sanitation standards were met.

Caterer

Compass Group USA Inc.
Buffalo, NY
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones to promote store efficiency.
  • Communicated with event coordinators to ensure and facility management to ensure adequate and appropriate accommodations.
  • Promoted customer loyalty by efficiently handling food and service complaints.
  • Transported meal and beverage trays from kitchen and bar areas to serve guest tables.
  • Provided friendly and prompt guest service by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction and needs.
  • Wiped counters and tables. Sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Placed orders by listening to customers, documenting selected menu items, substitutions and add-ons.

Lawn Care

Mount Calvary Cemetery Group
Buffalo, NEW YORK
04.2011 - 11.2015
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
  • Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.

Overnight Stocker

PriceRite
Buffalo, NY
04.2011 - 08.2011
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing pallets.
  • Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products.
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with price changes.
  • Assessed shelves in freezer department to determine which items needed to be replenished.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from the sales floor.
  • Collected assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Unboxed product and placed on shelves in an attractive manner according to layout guidelines.
  • Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
  • Kept all aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.

United States Army Soldier

United States Army
Houston, TX
03.1989 - 07.1993

Soldier Medic

Skills

  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Sales Monitoring
  • Loss Prevention
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Credit Management
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Problem-Solving Aptitude
  • Self Motivation
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Retail Operations
  • Reliability

Timeline

Retail Supervisor

Metz Culinary
06.2019 - Current

Dietary Supervisor

Compass Group USA Inc.
06.2016 - 03.2019

Caterer

Compass Group USA Inc.
12.2015 - 06.2016

Lawn Care

Mount Calvary Cemetery Group
04.2011 - 11.2015

Overnight Stocker

PriceRite
04.2011 - 08.2011

United States Army Soldier

United States Army
03.1989 - 07.1993
Darryl Steele