Lewis Carter IV
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat and Seafood Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed weekly and monthly sales projections for meat and seafood items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure a steady supply of fresh meats and seafood.
- Trained staff on safe handling practices when dealing with raw foods.
- Conducted regular quality assurance checks to verify that all products meet company standards.
- Implemented strategies to reduce spoilage costs while ensuring product freshness.
- Coordinated with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, payment terms, product availability.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for specific cuts or types of seafood or meat
Manager
MUV Dispensary
Pensacola, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Tracked, organized and counted clinic stock and supplies.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Identified transaction errors when debits and credits did not balance.
Butcher
New York Butcher Shoppe
Charlotte, NC
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Disposed of expired meats in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Butcher
Publix
Charlotte, NC
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Used sizing guidelines to cut meat products and arrange pieces in trays.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Referenced approved recipes and production standards to achieve ideal serving temperatures and standard portion control.
- Cut, trimmed and grinded meats to prepare for cooking form.
Sous Chef
Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar
Charlotte, NC
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Sous Chef
Wolf Gang Puck Pizza
Charlotte, NC
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Line Cook
Wolf Gang Puck Pizza
Charlotte, NC
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2013
Associate of Science - Business Management
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05.2008
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Employee Scheduling
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Development
- Problem Resolution
- Hiring and Training
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
Timeline
Meat and Seafood Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
09.2023 - Current
Manager
MUV Dispensary
04.2023 - Current
Butcher
New York Butcher Shoppe
03.2021 - 11.2022
Butcher
Publix
09.2016 - 12.2020
Sous Chef
Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar
02.2015 - 10.2016
Sous Chef
Wolf Gang Puck Pizza
05.2012 - 02.2015
Line Cook
Wolf Gang Puck Pizza
04.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Associate of Science - Business Management
Lackawanna College