Dennis Gather
Food Lion
Port Wentworth,GA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Experienced with food preparation and safety protocols. Utilizes culinary techniques to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction. Track record of maintaining high standards in kitchen operations and team coordination, along with quality control, management and problem-solving.
Work History
Assistant Service Deli Manager
4 Years 6 Months- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels for product availability.
- Implemented strategic merchandising displays to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Assisted in managing daily operations to ensure efficient store performance.
- Trained new employees on company policies and customer service standards.
Kitchen Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Trained and supervised kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices.
- Developed menu items that enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined preparation processes.
- Oversaw inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation strategies.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Prepared Food Specialist
22 Years 1 Month- Supervised operations across 35 stores, ensuring consistency in quality and service standards.
- Trained managers and chefs to make informed decisions that enhanced departmental profitability.
- Assisted managers in strategic product merchandising to optimize sales within the department.
- Completed monthly audits on departments to ensure all procedures met company standards.
- Opened the Second Market District Restaurant & G E Express.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accuracy and availability of products.
Prepared Food Manager
22 Years 1 Month- Monitored Prepared Food department at one location.
- Hired, trained, and scheduled team members to ensure smooth department operations.
- Ordered all food and supplies within the department.
- Monitored budget adherence to align departmental spending with financial goals.
- Facilitated transition of newly acquired stores to Giant Eagle brands for consistency in product offerings.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels.
Restaurant General Leader
22 Years 1 Month- Supervised Grand opening of Market District Restaurant.
- Hired and trained team members
- Trained leaders in ordering, scheduling, and P & L responsibilities.
- Supervised team of approximately 80 staff members, ensuring effective operations and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing innovative menus and recipes to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
- Collaborated with executive team on strategic planning to align restaurant goals with market trends.
- Collaborated with team to develop strategies in development of Food Truck concept.
- Supervised the demo kitchen where celebrity chefs appeared.
- Oversaw inventory management processes
Education
Skills
Team Leadership
Staff Hiring & Supervision
P & L Responsibility
Relationship Building
Staff Training & Development
Retail skillfully
Customer Service
Performance Evaluations
Inventory Management
Employee Motivation
Grand Openings Set-ups
Budget Management
Certification
- Certified Assistant Deli Manager, Food Lion - 2024-2028, holding a ServSafe Certification.
Timeline
Assistant Service Deli Manager
Food Lion
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Kitchen Manager
Enmarket
03.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Prepared Food Specialist
Giant Eagle Corporation
01.1998 - 02.2020Read More
Prepared Food Manager
Giant Eagle Corporation
01.1998 - 02.2020Read More
Restaurant General Leader
Giant Eagle Corporation
01.1998 - 02.2020Read More
Perry Traditional Academy
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West Virginia University
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EDUCATION
- Essential of Leadership/Developing Extraordinary Leaders, Pittsburgh, PA
- Future Leader’s Conference/Training in Hospitality, Cleveland, OH