Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
GeneralManager

Lasey Jones

Louisville,KY

Summary

Accomplished General Manager at Rallys Fast Food Restaurant, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operations management skills. Achieved significant sales growth by fostering team collaboration, enhancing customer relations, and implementing efficient inventory control systems. Proven track record in staff training and development, ensuring high employee satisfaction and productivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Rallys Fast Food Resturant
07.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Kitchen Manager

TGI Fridays
08.2017 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations through regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.

Education

GED

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Staff management
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Inventory control
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling

Certification

Serv

  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

Timeline

General Manager

Rallys Fast Food Resturant
07.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

TGI Fridays
08.2017 - 05.2024

GED
Lasey Jones