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Jesse Ovalle

Humble

Summary

Results-driven leader with extensive experience in kitchen operations and project management, achieving profitability through effective team establishment and cost control.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Handyman Full Service

Owner
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
  • Start up business from the ground up to full service
  • Established a client base of over 250 homeowners and commerical accounts
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on residential and commercial properties, ensuring safety and functionality.
  • Diagnosed issues with plumbing, electrical systems, and appliances, providing effective solutions.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project needs and deliver tailored services.
  • Hired 3 teams of skilled employees to complete all projects

Culinary Manager

Red Lobster
San Antonio, TX
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Manged highest volume location in the San Antonio market

• Re-established correct company standards for the HOH

• Out performed company expectations for profits

• Assisted in the branding of our location to increase sales

• Traveled to other locations to assist with operating the units for development and growth

Manager

Mama Margie's
San Antonio, TX
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Hired for the over night shift and to establish performance and profitability

• Was first outside management member hired from outside of the company

• Established management alignment and staff productivity

• Increased revenue by 16% within the first 6 months and continuous growth monthly YOY

• Modified drive thru/front counter efficiency to including SOS

• Improved sanitation standards and created cleaning schedule

Culinary Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
Houston, TX
04.2005 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for positive P/L, which included, food cost, labor, increased sales, guest retention, overall performance of the unit

• Managed over 7 different locations starting with the Houston market, and then later moved to the San Antonio location

• Opened 2 units, included pre-opening, hiring and training of all the staff members.

• Managed a unit that was down in sales and the management team worked to improve to overall new sales of 20% and improve guest count to over 12% YOY.

Education

Harris County Community College
Houston, TX
04-2012

Skills

  • Leadership trained
  • Kitchen operations
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food presentation
  • Food storage
  • Menu development
  • Cost control
  • Foodservice management professional
  • Chef training
  • Culinary techniques

Accomplishments

  • Achieved result through effectively helping with all management collaborations.
  • Set achievable goals that were attainable, with timelines of completion.
  • Monitored progress weekly and monthly and made adjustments as need to hit target KPI

Timeline

Handyman Full Service

Owner
03.2020 - Current

Culinary Manager

Red Lobster
02.2018 - 03.2020

Manager

Mama Margie's
08.2016 - 01.2018

Culinary Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
04.2005 - 08.2016

Harris County Community College