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Elisha Stinson

Cary,NC

Summary

Dedicated food and beverage professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tijuana Flats/ General Manager

Tijuana Flats
Cary, NC
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Regulated day to day operations while simultaneously developing both staff and management
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Routinely reviewed journals to ensure variable income was accurate week by week
  • Responsible for hiring staff as well as facilitating, training and processing all new hires
  • Delegated tasks in regards to both management team and staff
  • Maintained low turnover rate and developed team members to higher positions
  • Utilized firm knowledge in all positions and exercises it consistently.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.

Assistant General Manager

Tijuana Flats
Cary, NC
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided a positive environment for employees and guests
  • Developed inventory and budgeting skills
  • Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Ordered and restocked product while maintaining proper rotation
  • Experienced line cooking in a fast paced environment
  • Adapted to change quickly and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training staff in both front of the house and back of the house positions
  • Compliant with regulations and high standards set by the company.
  • Cultivated performance-based culture based on individual accountability, goal attainment and team achievement.

Cashier / Trainer / Shift Lead

Tijuana Flats
Cary, NC
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Provided above and beyond service to guests
  • Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.

Giant / Meat and Seafood Clerk

Giant Food Stores
Dunkirk, MD
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • Maintained a clean and safe work on environment - Knowledgeable about all product and proper handling
  • Unloaded pallets and stocked products quickly and efficiently
  • Recorded inventory and placed truck orders
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.

Education

Southern Senior High School

Social Work

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Skills

  • Business Leadership
  • Supplier Monitoring
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Management Training
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Staff Management
  • Team Member Motivation

References

Adam Moore - Area Supervisor of NC Tijuana Flats Market (Immediate Supervisor for last 7 years)

Contact- (407) 844-6287 / adam.moore@tijuanaflats.com


Alexis Reidenbach - Training Coordinator for Tijuana Flats

Contact- (727) 858-0843 / alexis.reidenbach@tijuanaflats.com


Thomas Buser - Former Colleague and Mentor

Contact - (941) 586-0525

Timeline

Tijuana Flats/ General Manager

Tijuana Flats
01.2021 - 07.2022

Assistant General Manager

Tijuana Flats
03.2020 - 12.2020

Cashier / Trainer / Shift Lead

Tijuana Flats
06.2015 - 10.2019

Giant / Meat and Seafood Clerk

Giant Food Stores
03.2011 - 02.2013

Southern Senior High School

Social Work

Anne Arundel Community College

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