Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Evan Butz

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Experienced hospitality management professional with a track record of driving operational excellence and enhancing guest satisfaction. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, leading staff to surpass goals, and adapting to evolving needs. Proficient in staff scheduling, training, customer service, and financial oversight, consistently maintaining high standards. Recognized for reliability, adept problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Bartolotta Restaurants
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere with open communication channels for all employees to voice concerns or suggestions freely.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.

General Manager

Egg & Flour
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  • Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  • Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance.
  • Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  • Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities within the kitchen.

Line Cook

View MKE
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.

Line Cook

Lake Park Bistro
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Stir, strain and finish soups and sauces.
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.

Kitchen Manager

San Giorgio Pizzeria
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.


Education

Associates Degree - General Studies

University of Wisconsin Washington County
West Bend, WI
12.2012

High School Diploma -

West Bend East
West Bend, WI
06.2011

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Labor management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Hiring standards
  • Food safety
  • Team management
  • Staff management
  • Food service background

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified
  • Bartending License


Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Bartolotta Restaurants
02.2022 - Current

General Manager

Egg & Flour
03.2021 - 02.2022

Line Cook

View MKE
08.2020 - 12.2020

Line Cook

Lake Park Bistro
10.2019 - 03.2020

Kitchen Manager

San Giorgio Pizzeria
01.2017 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

West Bend East

Associates Degree - General Studies

University of Wisconsin Washington County