Jared Ashdown
Belmar,NJ
Summary
Experienced Restaurant and Catering manager bringing over 10 years of food service, great
customer relations, and progressive leadership. Focuses on developing excellent teamwork, workplace
organization, and customer relations. Looking for the opportunity to become part of a professional,
engaging, and pronounced team to expand the knowledge and overall passion for the food and beverage
industry
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant and Catering Manager
Spring Lake Manor
12.2012 - Current
- Leadership & Management
- Team Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of staff members, including training new hires and conducting performance evaluations.
- Conflict Resolution: Skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts among staff and with customers to ensure a positive working environment and customer experience.
- Delegation: Proficient in delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively to ensure smooth operations and staff productivity.
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations: Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, addressing their needs and concerns promptly.
- Service Excellence: Commitment to delivering high-quality service and enhancing the overall dining experience for guests.
- Operational Management
- Inventory Control: Experience in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and reducing waste through effective stock control practices.
- Financial Management: Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and analyzing sales data to make informed business decisions and improve profitability.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Knowledgeable in maintaining health and safety standards, including food safety regulations and sanitation procedures.
- Sales & Marketing
- Sales Strategy: Ability to develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue and drive business growth.
- Promotions & Events: Experience in planning and executing promotional events, special offers, and marketing campaigns to attract and retain customers.
- Administrative Skills
- Scheduling: Competent in creating and managing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operation.
- Reporting: Proficient in preparing and analyzing operational reports, including sales, customer feedback, and employee performance metrics.
- Technical Skills
- POS Systems: Experienced with various point-of-sale (POS) systems and restaurant management software.
- Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for administrative and reporting tasks.
- Communication
- Verbal & Written Communication: Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with staff, customers, and suppliers.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative work environment and provide exceptional customer service
Kitchen Staff
Chocolate Carousel
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Adhered to safe work practices.
- Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, and sanitation.
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
- Routinely removed trash and waste from facility.
- Lifted and maneuvered boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Construction Laborer
JS Installations
01.2010 - 12.2020
- Responsible for a wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
- Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Manually carried roofing materials up ladders.
- Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
- Performed basic machine set up.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
Building Manager
Avon By the Sea Borough Office
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed regular inspections of the facility and documented all inspection information in reports.
- Supervised numerous events and meetings that took place on the premises to ensure customer satisfaction and building rules were being followed.
- Ensured that snow and ice were removed from common outdoor areas, including parking lots and entrances.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, which included unclogging sinks and toilets, replacing door locks and fixing heating and air conditioning issues.
Education
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Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJHigh School Diploma - undefined
Manasquan High School
Manasquan, NJ01.2012
Skills
Safety requirements and codes
Banquets and Catering Management
Computer proficient
Client relations
Excellent teamwork
Property management
Customer engagement and assistance
Debris and snow removal
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
Works well independently
Food preparation
General math skills
Tool Use Knowledge
Fast learner
Conflict handling
Knowledge in repair and maintenance
Safety oversight
Good multitasker
Strong initiative
Interior equipment installation
Team oversight
Customer service-oriented
Strong organizational skills
Excellent judgment
Food Safety
Restaurant Management
Handyman Restaurant experience
Hospitality
Food service
Shift management
POS
Team management
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Staff
Chocolate Carousel
03.2018 - 09.2022
Building Manager
Avon By the Sea Borough Office
03.2017 - 12.2019
Restaurant and Catering Manager
Spring Lake Manor
12.2012 - Current
Construction Laborer
JS Installations
01.2010 - 12.2020
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Brookdale Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Manasquan High School