Lead Stewart
Stonewall Resort
- Coordinated with event managers on logistics, guaranteeing smooth service during large-scale events.
- Fostered a strong team dynamic by regularly recognizing individual accomplishments and promoting collaboration among staff members.
- Assisted in menu planning and food preparation as needed, contributing to overall culinary success.
- Maintained a clean and safe workplace by adhering to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Collaborated with management to develop effective strategies for waste reduction and cost savings.
- Conducted routine inventory checks, maintaining adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment.
- Monitored staff performance regularly, addressing any issues promptly to ensure quality service delivery at all times.
- Communicated consistently with the kitchen staff, ensuring proper communication of dietary restrictions and special requests from guests.
- Spearheaded initiatives to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation in all areas, including back-of-house operations.
- Instituted an ongoing training program that emphasized proper handling techniques for fragile dinnerware items such as glassware or fine china.
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining daily operations and implementing new organizational systems.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation in all workspaces, upholding high standards for food safety and hygiene.
- Contributed to top-notch banquet services by overseeing table sets ups according to event specifications.
- Trained and mentored new staff members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Improved dishwashing procedures by implementing more efficient methods, resulting in faster turnaround times for clean dishes.
- Managed timely setup and breakdown of events, ensuring seamless transitions between functions.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies while maintaining product quality standards.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Addressed and resolved spills in dining areas and provided polite guidance around hazards.
