Jason Overton
Nags Head,North Carolina
Summary
To secure a challenging and rewarding position with a progressive company that will effectively utilize my skills and experience.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
2023 - 2025
- Led team in delivering exceptional guest service and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste in daily restaurant operations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for food safety and quality control measures.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and presentation standards were met.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and implement strategies for revenue growth.
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Executive Chef
Invited Clubs
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide leadership and technical oversight, development to the Culinary Team in fast-paced, high-volume, diverse environments. Create and deliver on a Culinary strategic direction, including awareness of market trends and ability to create new products and experiences to exceed guest expectations.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to design customized catering options for special occasions.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance dining experiences.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing inventory management and reducing waste.
- Mentored culinary staff, fostering skill development and maintaining high standards of service.
- Established and enforced food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Executive Chef
Duck Woods Country Club
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Introduced innovative cooking techniques, elevating menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions to improve efficiency and team performance in the kitchen.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance dining experiences.
Manager
Ruby Tuesday
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Effectively supervised and managed all kitchen operations; optimizing profits by controlling food costs, production, labor and increased sales through food quality, speed of service and accurately prepared food. In the absence of the General Manager and as acting Manager on Duty, oversees the entire restaurant operation. Prepared schedules and ensures that areas of responsibility are staffed properly for all shifts.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring proper stock of supplies while minimizing excess wastage.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Manager
Miller Ale House
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for ensuring food quality by cooking to order, prepping to order and following kitchen procedures.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Implemented training programs that improved employee performance and reduced turnover rates.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize labor costs while maintaining service excellence during peak hours.
Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Manage, troubleshoot, repair and maintain components used for aircraft airframe and powerplant. Inspect aircraft engines, landing gear, instruments, pressurized sections, accessories, brakes, valves, pumps, and air-conditioning systems. Maintains records related to the maintenance performed on the aircraft. Conducts inspections following a schedule based on the number of hours the aircraft has flown, calendar days since the last inspection, cycles of operation, or a combination of these factors.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute Institute
Virginia Beach, VA01-2019
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Aviation Technology
North Central Institute
Clarksville, TN01.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Operations management
Certification
- Manager servsafe 2020-2025
- Certificate, Hazardous Materials and Waste Handling Course U.S. Army, Fort Campbell KY, 2005
- Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army Fort Campbell, KY, 2004
- Certificate, Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer, Sheppard AFB, TX, 2002
Timeline
Executive Chef
Invited Clubs
01.2021 - 01.2023
Executive Chef
Duck Woods Country Club
01.2019 - 01.2021
Manager
Ruby Tuesday
01.2010 - 01.2016
Manager
Miller Ale House
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sergeant
U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2006
Associate Degree - Applied Science in Aviation Technology
North Central Institute
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
2023 - 2025
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Arts
Arts Institute Institute