Johnny Jeter
Buffalo
Summary
Hardworking and reliable with a deep-rooted passion for the culinary arts and hospitality. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pantry Garde Manger
The Buffalo Club
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared and organized ingredients for daily service, ensuring freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
- Developed creative garnishes and presentations to enhance dish appeal and elevate guest dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to streamline prep processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on pantry operations, emphasizing efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to culinary standards.
- Prepare "Grab & Go" meals for SPA.
- Create daily specials and update menu items weekly.
Purchasing Coordinator
Samuel Son, & Company
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Coordinated procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Developed and maintained vendor relationships to optimize purchasing processes.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in supply chain management.
- Managed purchase orders using ERP systems to track inventory levels and fulfill requirements.
Maitre D'
100 Acres at Hotel Henry
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained thorough knowledge of current menus, guest services, activities, dining options, local attractions and historical information and answered guest questions articulately.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns attentively and acted tactfully and with goodwill to transform potentially negative situations into demonstrations of exceptional customer service.
- Directed and trained a number of team members to perform according to company and industry quality standards and established job objectives for optimum customer service.
Server
Casa Azul
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol, polishing silverware etc.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
- Assisted customers in selecting appetizers, entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for food allergies and gluten intolerances.
- Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as specified by patrons, consistently delivering to tables or bar without spillage.
General Manager
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
06.2012 - 09.2016
- Maximized time and manpower by consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into one centralized system.
- Liaised with cross-functional teams to develop product positioning strategies.
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting member drawers to analyze discrepancies.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Handled over $25K worth of cash and card transactions daily with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
No Degree -
Utica College
Utica, NYSkills
- Sales
- Dining reservations
- Community relations
- Training and mentoring
- Event details
- Customer service
- Security systems
- Team management
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
Certification
Food Handling Certificate
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Pantry Garde Manger
The Buffalo Club
07.2024 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Samuel Son, & Company
01.2021 - 06.2024
Maitre D'
100 Acres at Hotel Henry
07.2019 - 09.2020
Server
Casa Azul
12.2017 - 09.2019
General Manager
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
06.2012 - 09.2016
No Degree -
Utica College
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