Deborah McLaughlin
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity and employee development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Lexington, KY
10.2023 - Current
- Manage kitchen staffing by recruiting and hiring new personnel to enhance kitchen workflow and overall restaurant operations.
FOH Manager
Baker's Kitchen
New Bern, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I was responsible for training servers, hosts, custodial staff and caterers.
- Maintained an atmosphere of Soutern hospitaltiy, with Baker's Kitchen's world famous Butter Syrup bringing in new guests daily.
Server/Manager
The Country Biscuit
New Bern, NC
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Opened and served in the restaraunt from 5am-2:30pm, and closed the store as a manager.
Hospitality Manager
Hooters of America, LLC
Lexington, KY
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Scouted for and hired new talent.
- Oversaw and maintained a balance of great food and fun for guests and Hooter Girls alike.
Associate Manager
Cracker Barrel Country Store
Berea, KY
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Oversaw daily operation including opening and closing the store and maintaining controllables.
- In my tenure I was Food manager, Supply manager and HR manager
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Southern High School
Berea, KYSkills
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Menu development
- Workflow Planning
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
10.2023 - Current
FOH Manager
Baker's Kitchen
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server/Manager
The Country Biscuit
09.2022 - 05.2023
Hospitality Manager
Hooters of America, LLC
07.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Manager
Cracker Barrel Country Store
08.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Madison Southern High School
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