James Jordan
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with a proven track record at Brunson Family BBQ, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Enhanced customer satisfaction through strategic menu planning and effective vendor relations, driving revenue growth while ensuring compliance with health standards. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving and team leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Brunson Family BBQ/ Jack Jordans BBQ
05.1985 - Current
- Developed operational knowledge of food safety standards and compliance regulations.
- Assisted in menu planning to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Trained staff on customer service protocols and teamwork strategies for efficient service delivery.
- Coordinated daily operations to maintain smooth workflows during peak hours.
- Researched local market trends to inform strategic decisions regarding offerings and pricing.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback for continuous improvement of services and products.
- Managed supplier relationships to secure quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
Education
No Degree - Food Service/ Restaurant Owner
Permian High School
Odessa, TXSkills
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Small business operations
- Vendor relations
- Food presentation
- Cost control
- Employee scheduling
- Delivery scheduling
- Staff hiring
- Health code compliance
- POS system operation
- Operations management
- Schedule coordination
- Schedule management
- Labor cost controls
- Sales expertise
- Marketing strategy implementation
- Local sourcing
- Portion control
- Portioning
- Revenue generation
- Promotional planning
- Delivery coordination
- Sales oversight
- Building upkeep
- Accounting oversight
- Table management
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Team leadership
- Menu pricing and writing
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
- Recipes and menu planning
- Money handling
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Employee supervision
- Anticipating problems
- ServSafe food manager
- Relationship building
- Reliable and responsible
- Managing deliveries
- Catering services
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Event coordination
- Managing reservations and large parties
- Back of house management
- Supply ordering and management
- Expense tracking
- Customer retention
- Critical thinking
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation
- Delegating assignments and tasks
- Purchasing
- Employee performance evaluations
- Conflict resolution
- Fire safety regulations
- Front of house management
- Scheduling staff
- Labor and overhead cost estimation
- Sales and marketing
- Monitoring food preparation
- Training and onboarding
- ServeSafe manager
- Payroll administration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Brunson Family BBQ/ Jack Jordans BBQ
05.1985 - Current
No Degree - Food Service/ Restaurant Owner
Permian High School
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