Jason Brye
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Seasoned-motivated Restaurant Manager showcasing a comprehensive background in all aspects of restaurant operations. efficient in areas such as staff training, business development, and financial management. Strong ability to drive team performance and enhance customer service experience. Decisive leadership with great communication,planning and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Fort Bend Independent School District
Sugar Land, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Chef Co Owner
Brothers Smokehouse & Kitchen
Sugarland, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new customers.
- Created marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Managed customer service initiatives to resolve issues promptly and maintain high satisfaction levels.
Chef Manager
Compass Group, Eurest
Baytown, TX
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on a weekly basis, taking into account the kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Instituted a positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication and consistent training.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food costs and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy
General Manager
Hooters Restaurant
Baytown, TX
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed budgets, accounts, and costs to boost operational efficiency.
- Implemented changes to enhance performance.
- Utilized performance data to assess and enhance operations.
- Managed budgets and monitored P&Ls to ensure alignment with growth objectives.
- Conducted risk assessments to optimize financial outcomes.
- Directed budget implementations, facilitated employee reviews, managed training programs, scheduled activities, and negotiated contracts.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Restaurant Manager
Orleans Seafood Kitchen
Katy, TX
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Interacted positively with customers while promoting hotel facilities and services.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Actively participated in ongoing customer service programs to build sales and rapport in community.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Managed 10-person team of cooks and back of house staff for high-end restaurant.
General Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
Education
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX12.2009
Food Service Certification - Food Services Management
United States Army
Fort Lee, VASkills
- Policies and procedures
- Staff management
- Budgeting
- Operations management
- Financial management (P&l)
- Coaching and mentoring
- communication
- Schedule optimization
- Sales and marketing
- Improvement initiatives
- Strategic planning
- Cost reduction
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft Excel
- Culinary program development
Certification
serve safe food management
tabc certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Fort Bend Independent School District
05.2023 - Current
Chef Co Owner
Brothers Smokehouse & Kitchen
05.2020 - Current
Chef Manager
Compass Group, Eurest
05.2019 - 03.2020
General Manager
Hooters Restaurant
02.2018 - 04.2019
Restaurant Manager
Orleans Seafood Kitchen
03.2017 - 02.2018
General Manager
Outback Steakhouse
01.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The Art Institute of Houston
Food Service Certification - Food Services Management
United States Army
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