Dynamic leader excelling in staff leadership and passion for customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
SoHo Kitchen & Bar
01.2021 - 08.2024
Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 20+ employees.
Restaurant Manager
SoHo Kitchen & Bar
09.2011 - 05.2020
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Garden District Hotel Collection
01.2011 - 08.2011
Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
Resolved service-related problems and documented actions in system.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Data Entry/Dispatch
SIMPCO Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council
05.2009 - 09.2010
Received and entered HUD Data for the Iowa Public Housing Agency
Made daily schedules for the Siouxland Regional Transit System {SRTS} busses and clients
Entered daily mileage of each vehicle of SRTS
Answered phone for clients concerns and scheduling
Private Investigator
Intra-Lex Investigations, Inc.
01.2004 - 03.2009
Furthered criminal investigations by taking active interest on behalf of loved ones, businesses and other interested parties to uncover truth of unlawful activities.
Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities.
Operated in full compliance with Iowa laws covering interactions with individuals, records searches and allowable surveillance techniques.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Iowa Tech
Sioux City, IA
Skills
Staff Leadership
Organization and prioritization
Passion for customer satisfaction
Inventory control and record keeping
Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
SoHo Kitchen & Bar
01.2021 - 08.2024
Restaurant Manager
SoHo Kitchen & Bar
09.2011 - 05.2020
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Garden District Hotel Collection
01.2011 - 08.2011
Data Entry/Dispatch
SIMPCO Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council