Leah Minnala
Sparks,US
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Manager skilled in leading high-performing teams and coordinating events. Strong understanding of safety standards and inventory management strategies. Proficient in planning daily operations and managing staffing to drive efficiency and sales.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Somersett Golf And Country Club
Reno, Nv
05.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a popular Country Club ensuring smooth service flow.
- Managed staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and special events, improving service quality.
- Trained new employees on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Coordinated F&B events, managing set up and breakdown for golf tournaments to enhance guest experience.
- Worked with head Chef on ordering products for special events and daily used items
- Conducted monthly inventory counts to support effective supply management and streamline ordering process.
Restaurant Manager
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Sparks, NV
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Tracked sales of popular daily items
- Verified payroll forms weekly and emailed them to payroll after adjusting clock in and out times.
- Verified payroll forms weekly and emailed them to payroll after adjusting clock in and out times.
- Updated profit and loss statements in real time
- Real time P and L
- Ordering liquor, beer, and wine as well as paper products for business
- Executed marketing strategies for company visibility
- Setting up banquets for reservations
- Ensured accurate processing of invoices and timely payments to maintain vendor relationships
Manager
Mellow Fellow Pub
Reno, NV
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed opening and closing procedures for restaurant
- Managed cash transactions accurately
- Performed thorough cleaning of restaurant facilities
- Executed marketing strategies through personal social media, promoting events to increase visibility
- Create cocktails for specials
- Trained new employees to ensure effective onboarding and service consistency
- Managed inventory and ordered liquor supplies for the bar
Bar/Restaurant/Banquet Manager
Sea Pines Golf Resort
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
- Developed safety procedures manual compliant with local regulations and distributed to all bartenders and wait staff.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily assignments to ensure efficient operations.
- Made calls regarding events and banquets as well as Party Reservations.
- Conducted phone outreach to coordinate event bookings and party reservations.
- Managed cash transactions and recorded deposits accurately.
- Executed monthly inventory and managed weekly product and liquor ordering with vendors to maintain stock levels.
Manager
Hofbrau Der Albatross
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom- line profitability.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Distributed tasks among team members based on their individual skills. to associates based on skill levels.
- Welcomed customers upon entry to enhance their shopping experience. and gathered feedback to inform operational changes in-store.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Processed cash and credit transactions accurately at point of sale.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morro Bay High School
Morro Bay, CA, USSkills
- Operations management
- Front of House Management
- Menu development
- Beverage Management
- Draft System Maintenance
- Cost control
- Money Handling
- Proven sales record
- Service best practices
- Guest relations
- Difficult customer handling
- Event Coordination
- Hiring and training
- Supervisory skills
- Organization skills
- Craft beer knowledge
- Full-service background
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Somersett Golf And Country Club
05.2025 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
03.2023 - 05.2024
Manager
Mellow Fellow Pub
02.2021 - 12.2022
Bar/Restaurant/Banquet Manager
Sea Pines Golf Resort
07.2016 - 10.2020
Manager
Hofbrau Der Albatross
07.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Morro Bay High School