Lateef Davis
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Results-driven sales leader bringing demonstrated record of progressive growth and accomplishment in the movie restaurant industry. Proactive manager and strategic problem-solver with a record of achieving challenging profit goals. Results-focused management professional offering 10 years of progressive leadership experience. Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding leaders who demonstrate creativity and savvy critical to financial and operational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Operations Manager
AMC Theatres
10.2019 - Current
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures
- Encouraged, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance
- Formalized operational systems and procedures by developing and introducing employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and work-flow plans
- Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements
- Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for revenue and to maximize the guest experience
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets
- Supervised over 200 employees
- Saved costs by managing shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning
- Decreased costs by negotiating with vendors and suppliers for better prices.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Standardized recipes for consistent quality across all dishes, leading to an enhanced guest experience.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Implemented cost control measures to maintain profitability without sacrificing quality or guest satisfaction.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to optimize overall restaurant operations and address any potential issues quickly.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Line Operator
J&J Snack Foods
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to [Number] pounds.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting regular maintenance.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member
- Resolved problems proactively and decisively, applying business acumen and sound judgment
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements
- Researched industry trends and integrated new sales strategies to drive campaign performance.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01.2011
Skills
- Policy/program development
- Trend forecasting
- Cross-functional team management
- Sales team development
- Performance improvements
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Profit and loss accountability
- Communication skills
- Staff training
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Team training and development
- Cost analysis and savings
- Data review
- Waste Reduction
- Sales Promotion
- Food Preparation
- Performance Improvement
- Front of House Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Training and Onboarding
Timeline
Line Operator
J&J Snack Foods
11.2021 - 09.2023
Kitchen Operations Manager
AMC Theatres
10.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
10.2014 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School