John Garrabrant
Morris Plains,New Jersey
Summary
General Manager with two years management experience.
Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills.
Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Red Mango
19 Church Street, Montclair New Jersey
05.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, training and supervising staff of up to 10
- Interacting positively with customers while promoting our products
- Organizing events such as book readings in the store with large groups of children
- Calculating inventory and ordering appropriate supplies
- Promoting a positive atmosphere and going above and beyond to guarantee each customer receives exceptional food and service.
- Preparing for and executing new menu implementations.
- Effectively managing payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Leading and directing team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Recognizing and formally acknowledging outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity.
Waiter
That's Amore
Denville, 07834, NJ
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Cleaned and organized eating, service, and kitchen areas
- Greeted each customer with friendly eye contact
- Performed other tasks as assigned by the sous chef or chef
- Took food orders and relayed orders to kitchens or serving counters
- Cleared and re-set tables at conclusion of each guest meal
- Managed guest checks, collected cash and processed credit cards
- Presented menus to patrons and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
- Provided excellent customer service
Laborer
Adron Inc.
Mountain Lakes, NJ
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Operated fork truck in warehouse to move pallets of supplies
- Operated large mixers which deposited product into containers
- Loaded products onto trailers for delivery.
- Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
Laborer
Dyer Insulation
Rockaway, NJ
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Sprayed beams with fireproof compound.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School
Rockaway, NJ2005
Skills
- Staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and profitability
- Dynamic, friendly hostess
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Natural leader
- Excellent work ethic
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation
- Servsafe certified
- Passion for customer satisfaction and going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction
- Expert in assembling and disassembling Taylor soft-serve machines
Certification
Servsafe
Timeline
General Manager
Red Mango
05.2012 - Current
Laborer
Adron Inc.
08.2008 - 08.2010
Waiter
That's Amore
01.2008 - 06.2011
Laborer
Dyer Insulation
05.2007 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Morris Knolls High School
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