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Elizabeth Griesinger

Gonzales,TX

Summary

Result-focused professional with strengths in the culinary and hospitality field. Proactive leader in communication and collaboration. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes for both employees and patrons.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Banyan Treatment Center
Waelder, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Planned, executed, and served 2-3 times a day balanced and nutritious meals for 40-70 people.
  • Understood medical and dietary restrictions and provided individual meals when necessary.

General Manager

Alcalde Hotel & Grill
Gonzales, TX
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Followed check-in procedures to provide an efficient and friendly start to guests' stay.
  • Provided upkeep to rooms and common areas to ensure the guest's comfortability throughout the entire establishment.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.

Social Media Content Creator

Vayner Media
New York New York, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Stayed up-to-date on social media and digital content trends to engage on trending topics and share best practices.
  • Produced videos by writing scripts, editing and posting final creative.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to align with branding guidelines and secure approvals.
  • Tracked performance of social content using native platform analytics, various social listening tools and regular reports to inform strategy.
  • Used social media to engage consumers, respond to questions or complaints and promote company initiatives.
  • Developed themes, characterizations and psychological analyses to create marketing material.

Life Cafe Manager

Life Time Fitness Inc.
New York, NY
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Recruited, interviewed, onboarded, and trained new team members. Continued the growth of each employee with one on one meetings and action plans to better team member experience.
  • Conducted inventory counts by assessing the current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
  • Set sales and profit goals and implemented plans to correct performance deficiencies.
  • Upheld the company's high standards for business via leading by example and encouraging team members to adhere to corporate policies.
  • Developed effective scheduling processes to achieve production objectives.
  • Coordinated plans and specific event needs with internal personnel.

Director of Front of House

Chick-fil-A
New York, NY
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on quality and exceeding customer expectations.
  • Directed front-of-house operations to deliver positive guest experiences through friendly service and attention to guest needs.
  • Oversaw employee recruiting, hiring, performance management, and discipline.
  • Controlled and maintained labor costs through careful scheduling.
  • Implemented training programs to help employees easily follow best practices and company standards.
  • Supervised counting cash drawers and making bank deposits in compliance with store opening and closing procedures.

Marketing Assistant

Chick-fil-A
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Attended and participated in corporate events.
  • Oversaw overnight events for 100+ guests
  • Coordinate food and drink for all guests
  • ensured safety by following guidelines and working with local police and security.
  • Followed strict timelines to provide the best experience for all in attendance.
  • Oversaw check ins procedures of over 100 event participants and guests.
  • Went into and worked with local businesses to create exposure and excitement for new restaurant openings.

Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
Waxahachie, TX
05.2015 - 11.2019
  • Lead a team of 20+ Team members and oversaw the sales of tens of thousands of dollars daily while going above and beyond to meet and exceed the expectations of each guest.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Followed and enforced all local and state food safety laws and guidelines.
  • Worked with Kitchen staff to execute catering pick-up and deliveries.
  • Lead closing activities and ensured the entire building was clean and securely locked upon departure for the evening.
  • Correctly managed the cash flow of thousands of dollars a day, counting drawers, creating reports and deposits.

Education

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Chapel Oaks Academy
Red Oak, TX

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Hiring and training
  • Event Preparation
  • Customer service
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Planning & organizing
  • Marketing
  • Staff development
  • Cost controls
  • Cash Management
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Chef

Banyan Treatment Center
09.2023 - Current

General Manager

Alcalde Hotel & Grill
02.2023 - 09.2023

Social Media Content Creator

Vayner Media
09.2022 - 12.2022

Life Cafe Manager

Life Time Fitness Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Front of House

Chick-fil-A
12.2019 - 07.2021

Marketing Assistant

Chick-fil-A
05.2019 - 10.2020

Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
05.2015 - 11.2019

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Chapel Oaks Academy

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El Centro College

Grand Canyon University

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