JOSEPH A. LLOYD
Warrensville Heights,OH
Summary
Experienced and dedicated chef and manager with over a decade of expertise in the food and beverage industry, providing exceptional support in problem-solving, customer service, menu creation, and candidate selection. Also as well as the experience in the BOH, I also have great good FOH experience and am great at customer service and problem solving. I have years of working with Proficient in managing schedules, organizing meetings and events, handling confidential information, and effectively communicating with both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a successful history of thriving independently and collaboratively within a team. I love helping the team wherever its needed and strive to grow and build with a solid team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
MGM Northfield Park
10.2023 - Current
- In charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the beverage department at the exclusive "High Limit" casino lounge
- Supervise personnel and operations, and coordinate scheduling
- Staff and operations and manage scheduling
- Manage the concessions at the centerstage for the casino's events.
Operational Manager
Adrenaline Monkey
Warrensville Heights, OH
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Planned, led, and maintained all day-to-day business operations of the facility
- Maintained all equipment
- Ensured safety and proper training of staff attendants and participants
- Cleaned and maintained the kitchen and bar, and prepared food and alcoholic beverages.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to meet organizational objectives.
- Recruited, trained, coached and evaluated staff performance to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Handled ordering and as well as the food cost and liquor cost
- Made daily Special's either food or drink
Lead Line Cook
AVI Foodsystems
Cleveland, OH
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained a sanitary kitchen
- Prepared ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients.
- Coordinated with wait staff regarding meal delivery schedules.
Prep Cook, Line Cook, Banquet Cook
The Marriott
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Ensured compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures i.e., use dates, temperature of appliances and food
- Washed, peeled, sliced, portioned, chopped, mixed and stored ingredients for use
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes, quality standards and presentation standards.
Education
John F. Kennedy High School
Culinary Arts
Jane Addams (CMSD)
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stratton Warren Inventory Purchasing System
- Experience in Oracle Applications Software
- Cost Control
- Beverage Knowledge
- Menu Development
- Employee Scheduling
- Ordering Supplies
- Operations Oversight
- Food Presentation
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Employee Supervision
- Money Handling
Certification
CPR Certified
ServSafe
Timeline
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
MGM Northfield Park
10.2023 - Current
Operational Manager
Adrenaline Monkey
12.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Line Cook
AVI Foodsystems
01.2019 - 01.2021
Prep Cook, Line Cook, Banquet Cook
The Marriott
01.2015 - 01.2019
John F. Kennedy High School
Culinary Arts
Jane Addams (CMSD)