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Joel Britton

Los Angeles

Summary

Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with five years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Sodexo America LLC
04.2019 - Current
  • Managing the food & beverage operations for the lounge

Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.

  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Enforced federal, state, local and company rules for safety and operations.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
  • Observe and evaluate work procedures to ensure high quality standards set forth by Sodexo and client, and complete disciplinary write ups
  • Assign duties and responsibilities, and workstations to associates in accordance to work related needs
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food or any other dining related issues
  • Resolve disputes with associates
  • Managing the custodial operations of the lounge to ensure the high standards set in place by the client and Sodexo Services.

Supervisor of Operations

SodexoMagic
08.2009 - 03.2019
  • SodexoMagic @ American Airlines Terminal 4 El Segundo, Ca. 2009 to March 2019
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Assisted in scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
  • Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
  • Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Collected customer fees, managed refunds, and provided complete sales documentation.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.

Supervisor/ Server

Admirals Club Lounge
08.2009 - 05.2017
  • Train workers in food preparation, and in-service sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, and deposit preparation, some experience with payroll
  • L Supervise and participate in dining cleaning activities
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food or any other dining related issues
  • Resolve disputes with associates
  • Control inventories of liquor and reporting any discrepancies to management
  • Observe and evaluate work procedures to ensure high quality standards set forth by Sodexo and client.
  • Assign duties and responsibilities, and work stations to associates in accordance to work related needs
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work and achievements.
  • VerifIed and confirmed staff schedules to properly cover shifts.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Pitched in to deliver food and beverages to tables during high-volume periods.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Conduct daily huddles, to update associates on daily activities related to the lounge, and relaying any company news.
  • Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sodexo Standards And Procedures

Sodexo Ingenium
Los Angeles, CA

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, Mi.

Skills

  • Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point
  • Project Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Training
  • Operations Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
  • Client Relationships
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Staff Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Planning and Implementation
  • MS Office
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Staff Retention
  • Delegation

Additional Information

  • Awards: , Multiple customer service award winner, and employee of the year as selected by my peers.

References

Adam Weber 310-290-5885

Marcus Berumen 214-783-9725

Matt Connors 710-287-2929

Timeline

Operations Manager

Sodexo America LLC
04.2019 - Current

Supervisor of Operations

SodexoMagic
08.2009 - 03.2019

Supervisor/ Server

Admirals Club Lounge
08.2009 - 05.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Sodexo Standards And Procedures

Sodexo Ingenium

Schoolcraft College
Joel Britton