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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jennifer Troutman

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

Driven manager with a proven track record at Bloomin Brands Carrabbas, adept in business development and marketing. Excelled in enhancing team performance, customer relations, and operational efficiency. Skilled in expense tracking and fostering business growth, achieving significant improvements in productivity and profitability. Demonstrates strong leadership and analytical capabilities, ensuring strategic goals are surpassed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Bloomin Brands Inc
02.2024 - 11.2024

Same as listed below, same company just a transfer for moving location out of state.

  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.

Manager

Bloomin Brands Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2024
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.

Education

Diploma -

Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
New Paris, PA
06.2006

Skills

  • Expense Tracking
  • Business Development
  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Budget control
  • Performance management
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Business administration
  • Task delegation
  • Policy and procedure development

Risk management

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Product management

Staff development

Operations management

Performance evaluations

Schedule preparation

Networking strategies

Documentation and reporting

Inventory management

Shift scheduling

Time management

Financial management

Coaching and mentoring

Recruiting and interviewing

Employee onboarding

Financial records oversight

Expense tracking

Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Manager

Bloomin Brands Inc
02.2024 - 11.2024

Manager

Bloomin Brands Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2024

Diploma -

Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
Jennifer Troutman