Jonathan Spickler
Boise,ID
Summary
Driven executive with a proven track record at Rent A Chef Boise, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction through expert coaching and quality control. Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving, I excel in project planning and talent acquisition, achieving significant business growth and operational efficiency. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Head Cook
Westside Drive In
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Owner, Audio Technician, Management
Enactron Studio's
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Executive Manager/Chef
Rent A Chef Boise
12.2015 - 11.2021
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Identified market product demands and customer trends to bring in new customers and retain existing ones for sustainable profits.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining focus on key objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering, Sound Reinforcement
04.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
06.1986
- Honoree of Livingston award for Prepartory Excellence
Minored in computer technologies.
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Control
- Complaint resolution
- Talent Acquisition
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Evaluating Employee Work
photography
I've been involved with photography for over 35 years. I especially enjoy natural black and white imagery while i possess extensive experience in color photography, digital imagery, hybrid photo shoots
Timeline
Team Lead Head Cook - Westside Drive In
05.2022 - 08.2024
Owner, Audio Technician, Management - Enactron Studio's
02.2016 - 02.2022
Executive Manager/Chef - Rent A Chef Boise
12.2015 - 11.2021
Sherman Keene Recording Arts And Sciences - Associate of Arts, Audio Engineering, Sound Reinforcement
New York University - Bachelor of Arts, Culinary Arts