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Larry Wright

Larry Wright

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

SAMESA
New York, NY
10.2018 - Current
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.

Shift Manager

NUGGET SPOT
New York New York
03.2015 - 09.2018
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
  • Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members in order to drive continuous improvement in their performance levels consistently over time.

Store Manager

MAYHEM &STOUT
New York, NY
09.2011 - 06.2015
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Mess Specialist

United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.1998 - 06.2005

Education

Personal And Culinary Services

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
06.2005

Certification - Culinary Arts

US NAVY A SHOOL
San Antonio, TX
09.1998

Diploma -

Dixie High School
Due West, SC
05.1996

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Food Preparation

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

SAMESA
10.2018 - Current

Shift Manager

NUGGET SPOT
03.2015 - 09.2018

Store Manager

MAYHEM &STOUT
09.2011 - 06.2015

Mess Specialist

United States Navy
06.1998 - 06.2005

Personal And Culinary Services

Greenville Technical College

Certification - Culinary Arts

US NAVY A SHOOL

Diploma -

Dixie High School
Larry Wright