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Jennifer Chandler

Summary

With an extensive background in the service industry I know I can be an asset in developing a team environment focused on our members. With over ten years of management experience I know I have the foundation to apply my skills to the Costco experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor in Training

Costco
Bradenton, FL
04.2022 - Current

Directed and supervised staff members in daily production goals.


Extensive online training on Costco specifics and standards.


Worked with management on department financials.


Daily rotisserie chicken counts.



Waitress

First Watch
Bradenton, FL
07.2012 - 08.2019
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Service Manager/Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse
Springfield, OH
09.2002 - 05.2012
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level standards and provided detailed job training.
  • Hired and trained BOH staff to company standards

Sous Chef

Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Greensboro, NC
03.2008 - 04.2010
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
12.2004

Skills

  • Improvement Plans
  • Timelines and Milestones
  • Analytical Skills
  • Quality Production
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Product Specifications
  • Food Safety Practices

Timeline

Supervisor in Training

Costco
04.2022 - Current

Waitress

First Watch
07.2012 - 08.2019

Sous Chef

Bravo! Cucina Italiana
03.2008 - 04.2010

Service Manager/Kitchen Manager

Texas Roadhouse
09.2002 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Wright State University
Jennifer Chandler