David Krueger
San Antonio,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Experienced operations Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist 300 customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and High- level operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication and staff oversight skills. Consistent career history of operations improvement, team building and revenue increases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Aspen Creek Grill
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Interacted positively with customers while promoting hotel facilities and services.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
Kitchen Manager
Alamo Drafthouse
San Antonio, TX
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
General Manager
Bush's Chicken
San Antonio, TX
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Boosted productivity consolidating material planning, data collection, payroll and accounting programs into one system.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Chuy's Tex-Mex
San Antonio, TX
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed restaurant marketing, sales building and community involvement.
Education
Ged - General Studies
Robert E. Lee School
San Antonio, TX07.2005
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Health Code Compliance
- Investigating Complaints
- Staff Scheduling
- Front of House Management
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Guest Relations
- Menu Planning
- Time Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Critical Thinking
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Suggestive Selling
- Money Handling
- Customer Retention
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Aspen Creek Grill
07.2018 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Alamo Drafthouse
10.2017 - 05.2018
General Manager
Bush's Chicken
02.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Chuy's Tex-Mex
01.2013 - 11.2015
Ged - General Studies
Robert E. Lee School
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