Lifelong food service professional at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent customer service skills. Many years of management experience offering focused leadership and restaurant operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Walmart
Bolivar, MO
12.2024 - Current
Personal shopper for online orders.
Dispensing orders
Staging orders
Server
J Gilbert’s Wood Fired Steakhouse
Des Peres, MO
12.2022 - 10.2024
Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
Managed food and beverage orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Trained and mentored new team members on service standards and procedures.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to optimize order delivery and enhance guest satisfaction.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
FOH Manager/Event Coordinator
Crumps Landing
Homosassa, FL
02.2018 - 12.2022
Drove excellent customer service through coaching, role modeling and incorporating customer feedback to reinforce and improve quality of service.
Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
Helped hosts and hostesses execute timely and efficient processes to drive first class guest service.
Supervised staff of 90+ through motivational coaching and effective training programs for service and sales techniques.
Assisted staff in building menu expertise to answer customer questions and make personal recommendations.
Ass't. F&B Operations Manager
HMS Host
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
06.2017 - 12.2018
Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining and managing Multiple Units including Chili's on Terminal 2.Inventory, Ordering food and liquor, managing all FOH Operations, Guest interaction and satisfaction.
Sales Representative & Photographer
Fan Cave Sports
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
07.2016 - 12.2018
Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
Conducted weekly walk-throughs with the manager to discuss interior visual displays, including store window presentation.
Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
Responsible for all photography for company web site and Player autograph signings.
Kitchen Manager
Chili's Grill & Bar
Florissant, Missouri, United States
10.2015 - 07.2016
Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within the restaurant.
Achieved highest employee retention rate in the region.
Kitchen Manager
Chili's Grill & Bar
Canton, Ohio, United States
08.2008 - 10.2015
Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Schedule and direct team members in daily work assignments to maximize productivity leading to the best AVT (Actual vs.
Theoretical) Food costs and loss prevention in the 5 store franchise.
Consistently chosen to host New Menu Item Rollouts for all Franchise KM's and GM's.