Jared Nicholas
Huntsville
Summary
Dynamic Food Service Manager with a proven track record at KVAT Foods, enhancing operational efficiency and employee retention. Skilled in cost controls and menu design, I successfully trained over 30 team members while maintaining compliance with health inspections. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and optimizing food preparation processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Manager
KVAT Foods- Food City
01.2023 - Current
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Oversaw training of more than 30 team members.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Conducted monthly inventory
- Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Owner
Dragon's Hoard
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Correctional Sergeant
Marshall County Sheriffs Department
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised 11 employees and performance of tasks and managed 300 offenders.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Education
General Studies
Oak Grove Highschool
Bessemer, AL06-2022
Skills
- Department growth
- Hiring procedures
- Production records
- Purchasing
- Food preparation
- Menu design
- Employee retention
- Health inspections
- Cost controls
- Customer service
- Waste reduction
- Equipment management
- Portion control
Accomplishments
First Department increased sales by 160k over prior year.
Won the "Golden Clucker" Quarterly/Yearly
Over saw training schedules for 6 new stores
Raised and Maintained the health department score from 89 to 98
Certification
ServSafe Food Safty
Leads Class( Advanced Management Class)
Timeline
Food Service Manager
KVAT Foods- Food City
01.2023 - Current
Owner
Dragon's Hoard
09.2021 - 05.2023
Correctional Sergeant
Marshall County Sheriffs Department
03.2016 - 08.2021
General Studies
Oak Grove Highschool