Eric Newsome
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in storage organization and team management, notably at Outback Steakhouse. Excelled in boosting restaurant performance through strategic stock replenishment and effective staff training, leading to significant waste reduction. Skilled in merchandising and adept at fostering high customer satisfaction through meticulous product identification and promotion.
Skilled retail team member effective at multitasking to accomplish business goals and satisfy customer demands. Well-versed in shelf replenishment and recovery, purchasing support and check-out management. Performance-oriented and agile in efficiently completing diverse daily requirements.
Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up 75 pounds.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Clerk
7 Eleven
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Line Cook
Villiage Inn
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
03.1998 - 03.2018
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
IC Norcom
Portsmouth06-1997
Skills
- Storage Organization
- Stock replenishment
- Utilization reporting
- Product identification
- Logging
- Register management
- Picking and processing
- Team Management
- Merchandising and promotion
Timeline
Store Clerk
7 Eleven
06.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Villiage Inn
03.2018 - 06.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
03.1998 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
IC Norcom
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