Kathy Rodela
Fishers,IN
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Relief Manager
Waffle House
Pendleton, IN
07.2024 - Current
- I prepare breakfast for the guests.
- First thing about Waffle House is the standards, preciseness and efficiency!
- I love to cook but I can do everything!
- I am currently a Relief Manager at Waffle House.
Server
Wild Eggs
Carmel, IN
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided excellent customer service to diners, taking orders, delivering food and drinks, and resolving any issues that arose.
- Handling cash, making change, credit card transactions and balancing the drawer.
- Worked as part of a team to keep the dining room clean and organized.
- Trained new servers on customer service, cash handling and menu knowledge.
Supervisor
COMPASS GROUP
Indianapolis, IN
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the staffing, training and scheduling for all new employees.
- Ability to smoothly and effectively transition from opening shift to closing shift.
- Ability to remain focused with high volume and maintain control of food products and calmness during such events.
- Keeping integrity, honesty and always an openness with employees as well as superiors.
Material Handler
AMAZON
Plainfield, IN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- In charge of storing, moving, and managing hazardous or non hazardous materials.
- Distributing and stowing inventory in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proficiently meeting hourly rates while delivering the utmost personal quality services to our patrons.
Supervisor
UPS
Indianapolis, IN
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised 20 plus employees to monitor accuracy and quality while loading trucks.
- Applied leadership and analytical skills to execute company and personal goals.
- Organized, planned and managed all employees to adhere to OSHA, safety and company policies.
- Ensured operations were organized, efficient and cost effective.
- Generated repeated business with outstanding, effectual and creative customer service skills.
- Extremely knowledgeable about standard management methods, policies, and logistic readiness.
Server
J ALEXANDER'S
Columbus, OH
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Providing the absolute best dining experience.
- Thoroughly knowing the wine and food menu.
- Anticipating the guests needs.
- Focused on food quality and food presentation.
- Integrity while handling all cash and business transactions.
- Timely and punctual at all times.
Manager
APPLEBEE'S
Columbus, OH
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Transitioning from Manager to Assistant General Manager, focused training in areas such as bar inventory and cost control.
- Responsible for staffing, training, scheduling, conflict resolution, inventory control, purchasing, budgeting, marketing, outstanding guest relations and exceptional quality control.
- Ability to smoothly and effectively transition from opening shift to closing shift.
- Having superior integrity to company and patrons with honesty with product and treasury.
- Ability to remain focused with high volume and supportive with all hierarchy within the company.
- Outstanding Expo experience while maintaining control and fluidity of both the front and back of the house.
- RMH FRANCHISE
Manager
SALTWATER GRILL
Panama City, FL
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for the staffing, training and scheduling for all new employees.
- Ability to smoothly and effectively transition from opening shift to closing shift.
- Ability to remain focused with high volume and maintain control of food products and calmness during such events.
- Responsible for bar inventory as well as ordering of liquor.
- Keeping integrity, honesty and always an openness with employees as well as.
Manager
BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA
Greenwood, IN
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Transitioning from Manager to Assistant General Manager, focused training in areas such as P&L development and cost control.
- Responsible for staffing, training, scheduling, conflict resolution, inventory control, purchasing, budgeting, marketing and exceptional quality control.
- Ability to smoothly and effectively transition from opening shift to closing shift.
- Outstanding Expo experience while maintaining control and fluidity of both the front and back of the house.
Timeline
Line Cook/Relief Manager
Waffle House
07.2024 - Current
Server
Wild Eggs
11.2021 - 07.2024
Supervisor
COMPASS GROUP
04.2021 - 11.2021
Material Handler
AMAZON
08.2020 - 04.2021
Supervisor
UPS
08.2018 - 07.2020
Server
J ALEXANDER'S
05.2016 - 06.2018
Manager
APPLEBEE'S
10.2014 - 04.2016
Manager
SALTWATER GRILL
01.2013 - 10.2014
Manager
BRAVO CUCINA ITALIANA
01.2011 - 01.2013