Keith Barnett
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Customer-oriented General Manager with 15 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef/ Sous Chef
Momo Yaki
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
Shift Lead/ Store Manager
Rock n Roll Sushi
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Tech/crew lead/ assist branch manager
Stanley steamier
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for own route and completing jobs
- Recommending services and products
- Cresting routes for crew leads
- Minor mechanical work
- Taking innovatory and cleaning shop
- Checking off van readiness
- Handling customer complaints and redo.
Kitchen Manager/ District Wok Trainer
Sushi Chao/Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for overall operations in back of house & kitchen area for Sushi Chao (sister restaurant of Bento)
- District Wok trainer for both locations for Bento (Newberry & Archer Road)
- Master sauce chef - responsible for preparing & making Bento secret sauces under confidentiality
- Manage a staff of 5 employees at Sushi Chao
- Manager of all trainees under wok stations.
District Sushi Manager
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of both Bento restaurant locations in Gainesville, FL area
- Responsible for operational practices of both restaurants to remain and continue to be met
- Managed a staff of 25 employees; immediately resolved all schedule issues/performance issues
- Addressed all customer complaints with staff to ensure excellent future service.
Kitchen Manager/Sushi Chef
Miya Sushi
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Responsible for overall operations for back of house & kitchen areas
- Hired and fired staff, ensuring staff were up to industry standards in performance
- Processed all orders, maintained accurate inventory and full stocks
- Provided proper training for all staff on food handling with courtesy, tact and diplomacy
- Maintained and exceeded required service standards
- Trained in Japanese traditional sushi preparation while also working as KM
- Prepared sushi sauces, special ingredients, storage, menu items and presentation.
Kitchen Staff
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Washed dishes, glassware, cookware, etc
- In clean and orderly condition up to standards
- Expedited food to customer's tables and ensured kitchen orders were accurate and fresh
- Received promotion from expo to cook
- Prepared, seasoned, and cooked all wok specialty foods under pressure and in timely fashion
- Received an "excellent" on annual evaluations from manager.
Lift Team Tech
UF Health Shands Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Responsible for performing and problem solving complex/dependent lifts/transfers
- Maintained positive, professional and courteous behavior with patients under care
- Assisted staff with physically demanding tasks to prevent injury
- Consulted with nursing staff in implementation of lifting plans for patients
- Adhered to Shands' policies, procedures and standards to the utmost
- Awarded 3-Keys in recognition from Shands for excellent patient care and professionalism.
Head Chef/Clam Harvester
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Responsible for stocking and organizing kitchen inventory, understanding all health codes, while simultaneously creating new menu items; inventor of Tony's Famous Clam Chowder
- Establish and maintain excellent report with new and existing customers and staff
- Performs full walk around and inspections on all inventory regularly
- Participated in restaurant meetings/trainings with manager and staff
- Worked as a clam digger and harvester for private boat captains (seasonal).
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Inventory Management
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time Management
- Training and coaching
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Control
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
Sushi Chef/ Sous Chef
Momo Yaki
07.2021 - 12.2022
Shift Lead/ Store Manager
Rock n Roll Sushi
08.2020 - 07.2021
Tech/crew lead/ assist branch manager
Stanley steamier
09.2019 - 08.2020
Kitchen Manager/ District Wok Trainer
Sushi Chao/Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
08.2018 - 09.2019
District Sushi Manager
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
06.2014 - 08.2018
Kitchen Manager/Sushi Chef
Miya Sushi
10.2012 - 06.2014
Kitchen Staff
Bento Asian Kitchen & Sushi
05.2009 - 10.2012
Lift Team Tech
UF Health Shands Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2009
Head Chef/Clam Harvester
Tony's Seafood Restaurant
08.2005 - 07.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medicine
Santa Fe College
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