Desiree Salter
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced restaurant manager with expertise in operations, staff scheduling, inventory control, food safety compliance, and customer service. Known for training teams, maintaining smooth shifts, and supporting consistent guest satisfaction. Seasoned restaurant manager with 20+ years of experience overseeing dining room and kitchen operations. Skilled in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching teams to maintain service standards, control inventory, and resolve guest concerns. Proven ability to keep shifts running smoothly while supporting food safety and quality. Business-focused restaurant leader known for strong team supervision, policy implementation, and labor coverage management. Brings hands-on experience in opening and closing procedures, sanitation standards, and inventory control. Focused on reducing waste, improving staff performance, and delivering reliable guest experiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
On The Border
San Diego , CA
10.2018 - Current
- Managed daily restaurant operations for On The Border dining room and kitchen teams.
- Scheduled staff and coordinated labor coverage for busy service periods.
- Trained team members on guest service, safety, and station procedure.
- Monitored food quality and sanitation standards across prep and service areas.
- Resolved guest concerns and supported positive dining experiences.
- Oversaw inventory checks and ordered supplies for restaurant operations.
- Led opening and closing duties for On The Border shifts.
- Coordinated with kitchen and front-of-house staff to support smooth service.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, thereby reducing waste.
Manager
Marine Corp Community Services
San Diego
08.2000 - 10.2018
- Scheduled staff and coordinated labor coverage for busy service periods.
- Trained team members on guest service, safety, and station procedure.
- Monitored food quality and sanitation standards across prep and service areas.
- Resolved guest concerns and supported positive dining experiences.
- Oversaw inventory checks and ordered supplies for restaurant operations.
- Led opening and closing duties for On The Border shifts.
- Observed staff interactions to assess service quality. and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Auto Mechanic
Honolulu Community College
Kaneohe, HI09-1996
Skills
- Restaurant operations
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- POS systems
- Team supervision
- Staff training
- Policy implementation
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Manager
On The Border
10.2018 - Current
Manager
Marine Corp Community Services
08.2000 - 10.2018
Certificate of Completion - Auto Mechanic
Honolulu Community College