David Grimard
Summary
Knowledgeable Food Service Supervisor keeps teams working smoothly and efficiently. Proficient in team leadership, schedule management, and inventory coordination. Proven history of innovative management and detail-oriented work.
Adept at implementing policies, meeting health code requirements and achieving performance objectives in high-volume and high-traffic settings. Friendly and upbeat leader with extensive experience in food service and enthusiasm for meeting challenging targets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Cedar Fair
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized and sanitized per established standards.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Oversaw training of more than 100 team members.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Simultaneously supervised over 15 Food and Beverage locations within the park and coordinated staffing to keep all buildings running smoothly
- Took guest service calls and resolved guest disputes effectively
- Scheduled breaks for over 100 team members to ensure the entire park could run smoothly
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Cedar Fair
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Developed ongoing training initiative to improve beverage knowledge of serving employees.
- Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions.
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
- Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
Food Service Associate
Cedar Fair
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and accepted payments.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon, MI06.2023
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Active Listening
- Optimal Inventory Levels
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Disciplinary Action
- Portion Control
- Employee Development
- Station Preparation
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Guest Relations
Certification
- Certified Food Handler (Servsafe, expiring 05/2024)
- Certified Bartender (Servsafe, expiring 07/2026)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Cedar Fair
05.2023 - 10.2023
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Cedar Fair
05.2022 - 09.2022
Food Service Associate
Cedar Fair
05.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Reeths-Puffer High School