My previous work history is familiar with a fast paced work environment and the necessity to act with urgency.
While it is rather odd to find that same necessity in such a different career field, it has proven absolutely vital to the maintenance of store operations.
At the end of each work day, I only aspire to say -
Veni. Vidi. Vici.
Constant aspiration and achievement of advanced positions, from LSA to Key Holder to ASM and eventually, the only member of a corporate Smart Team for District 52.
Regular travel from one store to the next on an as-needed basis, including a new store opening.
Placement of planograms, seasonal displays and the ambition to do away with all PDQ floor displays to acquire aisle access to company standard.
Expedition of fresh truck orders per company standard.
Understanding and execution of properly organizing receiving areas so they may be used for a speedy distribution.
FIFO, from 22 years of restaurant experience.
Strict inventory and expedition of all food cost.
Labor cost in the kitchen was reduced from 17% to 13% during my tenure while maintaining a 98% health rating.
Responsible for all inventory, rotation and orders.
Staffing for all kitchen personnel.
Expedition of all responsibilities for five separate stations and delivery of product per company standard.
Government food safety certification, as well as health inspection every 90 days.
This location unfortunately closed due to annual cost of location lease.
All sales reports and accounting responsibilities for payroll and distribution.
Staffing, scheduling, food orders from various distributors and state ABC board.
Fulfilled every position needed from bartending to serving to learning to cook with a wok.
When I signed on with this company, I brought them from a 91 health rating to a 97.5 within the first 3 months.
During my tenure, I helped open and continued to assist with and at two other restaurant locations - Parkside, and Durham.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Constant consecutive years of lead sales amongst a lengthy staff.
Executive wine knowledge.
Assistance at, and opportunity for transfer to Inner Harbor, Baltimore for further advancement.