John Meeler
DALLAS,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Highly proactive with 15 years of experience in team leadership in the restaraunt industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings, with 20-30 employees under my leadership. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
El Fenix
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
Restaurant Manager
Stagecoach At Gouldings
MONUMENT VALLEY, United States
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Executive Chef / Big
E Steakhouse
Tusayan, AZ
10.2013 - 03.2021
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
Executive Sous Chef
Premier Best Western Squire Inn
Grand Canyon, AZ
09.2010 - 05.2013
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Skills
- Hiring, Training and Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Health Code Compliance
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Standards Compliance
- Instruction and Delegation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Manager
El Fenix
04.2022 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Stagecoach At Gouldings
03.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Chef / Big
E Steakhouse
10.2013 - 03.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Premier Best Western Squire Inn
09.2010 - 05.2013