Elijah Drayton
Junction City,KS
Summary
Skilled General Manager with 10+ years of experience in the food service industry, adept at overseeing daily operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and managing staff performance. Proven track record in building strong relationships with stakeholders and implementing effective training programs. Experienced OTR Truck Driver with a solid background in logistics and transportation, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. Seeking to leverage leadership and operational expertise in a dynamic role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Marco's Pizza
03.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, vendors, and customers to enhance business partnerships
- Created employee schedules that ensured adequate staffing levels during peak hours while controlling labor costs
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions when necessary
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance
General Manager
Papa John's
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance
- Led a team of XX employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high levels of productivity and performance
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, vendors, and customers to enhance business partnerships
Casino Manager
M.G. Oil Company
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders such as suppliers, vendors, and customers to enhance business partnerships
- Managed inventory levels to optimize stock availability while minimizing carrying costs
- Created employee schedules that ensured adequate staffing levels during peak hours while controlling labor costs
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills in areas such as customer service, product knowledge, and sales techniques
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by implementing new service standards
OTR Truck Driver
MGL
12.2017 - 11.2022
- Responsible for driving a truck long distance. Transferring raw materials, food product and equipment between terminals or locations.
Cook
MAC'S SPEED SHOP
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Ensure safety standards are maintained in the kitchen. Maintain health and sanitation across the work areas. Ensure complete and constant cleanliness of utensils, surfaces, and cooking areas. Operate griddles, deep-fat fryers, grills and other large-volume equipment for cooking. Find out if the food prepared is in line with the quantity and quality laid down by company's requirements. Take orders from customers regarding their preferred foods and drinks, and also help to collect payment from customers when such needs arise. Read any slip on food order and also accept verbal instructions provided by the chief cook. See to it that food preparations are down in line with McDonalds' rules. Prepare, cut and wash foods prior to cooking. Measure the right amount of ingredients required for food preparation. Prepare food and package it properly to be delivered to customers Package foods properly to ensure they do not get cold before delivery or before being sold. Stock, restock, and clean workstations. Follow recipe in preparing all foods.
Dishwasher
MAC'S SPEED SHOP
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Clean, per approved sanitation and safety guidelines, all dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans and related food preparation/serving items and equipment. Operate dish washer per approved guidelines. Check all items for cleanliness. Store cleaned, dried items and equipment in proper places. Maintain all cleaning/washing equipment at proper temperature and in proper operating order. Load equipment correctly. Check temperature per approved schedule and adjust as needed. Disassemble, inspect, clean, perform maintenance on and reassemble equipment properly. Clean floor area of any spillage of water, detergent and food stuffs per safety and sanitation guidelines. Assist with preparation for resident/staff social events. Dispose of garbage in proper waste/refuse containers.
Dedicated Driver
NFI
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo, materials, or damaged vehicle. Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location. Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations. Keeps record of materials and products transported. Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport. Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle. Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials. Obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges. Assists in loading and unloading truck manually.
Dedicated Driver
NATIONWIDE EXPRESS INC
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo, materials, or damaged vehicle. Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new location. Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations. Keeps record of materials and products transported. Position blocks and ties rope around items to secure cargo for transport. Cleans, inspects, and services vehicle. Operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo or materials. Obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges. Assists in loading and unloading truck manually.
Education
Associate - SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Herndon, VA08.2022
Skills
- MS OFFICE (4 years)
- Tractor-Trailer
- POWERPOINT (4 years)
- Box Truck
- MICROSOFT OFFICE (4 years)
- P&L Management
- EXCEL (4 years)
- OUTLOOK (4 years)
- Driving Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Load & Unload
- Otr Driver
- Commercial Driving
Certification
- DRIVERS_LICENSE_A
- NC
- August 2023
- Endorsements
- X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
General Manager
Marco's Pizza
03.2024 - Current
General Manager
Papa John's
10.2023 - 11.2025
Casino Manager
M.G. Oil Company
01.2023 - 06.2025
OTR Truck Driver
MGL
12.2017 - 11.2022
Cook
MAC'S SPEED SHOP
07.2016 - 05.2017
Dishwasher
MAC'S SPEED SHOP
05.2016 - 05.2017
Dedicated Driver
NFI
08.2013 - 05.2014
Dedicated Driver
NATIONWIDE EXPRESS INC
02.2013 - 08.2013
Associate - SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STRAYER UNIVERSITY