Jeffrey Ridge
Restaurant Industry Professional
632 Bellingrath Park,TX
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in operational strategy and financial analysis, notably at Domino's Pizza. Excelled in inventory and project management, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving revenue growth. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and a commitment to excellence, achieving significant improvements in productivity and cost reduction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Domino's Pizza
Savannah
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
Chef
The Vault
Savannah
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
Chef
The Little Duck
Savannah
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merced High School North Campus
Merced, CA06-1993
Skills
- Operational strategy
- Financial analysis
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Budget management
- Data analysis
Certification
- I hold a valid forklift certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
General Manager
Domino's Pizza
01.2019 - 01.2024
Chef
The Vault
01.2016 - 01.2019
Chef
The Little Duck
01.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Merced High School North Campus
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