Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Timeline
AssistantManager

Jorge Garcia

Layton,UT

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of strategic planning and business growth at Fairfield Village of Layton. Skilled in staff management and customer service, adept at enhancing team motivation and decision-making. Achieved significant reductions in labor costs and waste, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Fairfield Village of Layton
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and residents.

Food Director

Legacy Village Of Sugarhouse
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Reduced labor costs by optimizing employee scheduling based on peak service hours.
  • Managed food inventory effectively, minimizing waste and reducing overall costs.
  • Enhanced food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, thus maintaining impeccable inspection record.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in better stock control and reduced spoilage.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Food Director

Twin Oaks Assisted Living
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

Food Director

Brighton Recovery Center
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed food inventory effectively, minimizing waste and reducing overall costs.
  • Reduced labor costs by optimizing employee scheduling based on peak service hours.
  • Managed budget effectively, leading to noticeable reduction in unnecessary expenditures without compromising on quality.

Head Chef

South Davis Community Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2019
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Prepared and Cook meals accordingly to specific diets and restrictions.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Team motivation & building
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Fairfield Village of Layton
05.2022 - Current

Food Director

Twin Oaks Assisted Living
01.2021 - 12.2022

Food Director

Legacy Village Of Sugarhouse
12.2019 - 12.2021

Food Director

Brighton Recovery Center
12.2019 - 12.2021

Head Chef

South Davis Community Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2019
Jorge Garcia