Idolina Lopez
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sodexo Food Service Manager
Paradise Valley Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Directed all aspects of the Food Service Department, ensuring efficient and high-quality operations
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking and optimal stock levels
- Managed department budgets, achieving cost-saving goals while maintaining service standards
- Recruited, trained, and coached team members, fostering professional growth and performance excellence
- Spearheaded a county-wide project to update and streamline inventory systems for schools in Maricopa County
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe and welcoming dining environment
General Manager
High Mountain Mercantile
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed action plans to reopen and operate a high-end trading post store, four rental cabins, and a wood oven pizza restaurant and pub
- Created policies, procedures, and guidelines for daily operations of staff members
- Executed sales and operational activities, producing results that met or exceeded business plans
- Designed innovative approaches to optimize workflow, streamline procedures, and enhance customer satisfaction
- Spearheaded multiple projects, successfully managing budgets and timelines for each
Corporate Food Service Manager
Guckenheimer, Aramark, Sodexo, and Compass Group
09.2009 - 07.2022
- Managed and optimized front- and back-of-house food service operations in various roles, including Operations, Catering, Retail, and Chef Manager
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of current trends, technologies, and products in service management
- Recruited, trained, coached, and mentored personnel to maximize their potential
- Collaborated with senior management teams to address progress and challenges
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards
Restaurant Manager
Brothers Family Restaurant
09.1994 - 05.2009
- Cultivated positive relationships with customers through excellent hospitality services
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supervised restaurant personnel
- Organized and delegated tasks to staff, ensuring food quality and service standards were met
- Managed payroll records and implemented cost-effective inventory management methods
- Established relationships with vendors to source quality ingredients at competitive prices
Education
Arizona Insurance Licence - Insurance Producer
Arizona Department of Insurance
Phoenix, AZ01.2024
Skills
- Operations Management
- Inventory System Optimization
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Team Leadership and Development
- Project Management
- Compliance and Safety Standards
- Client Relationship Management
- Sales and Financial Consulting
- Vendor Partnerships
- ERP Systems
- Menu and Event Planning
Certification
ServSafe Certification, ANSI 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sodexo Food Service Manager
Paradise Valley Community College
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
High Mountain Mercantile
08.2022 - 07.2023
Corporate Food Service Manager
Guckenheimer, Aramark, Sodexo, and Compass Group
09.2009 - 07.2022
Restaurant Manager
Brothers Family Restaurant
09.1994 - 05.2009
ServSafe Certification, ANSI 2025
Arizona Insurance Licence - Insurance Producer
Arizona Department of Insurance
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