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Lisa Keith

Tuscaloosa,AL

Summary

Proven leader and efficient manager at The Fresh Market, adept in budgeting and finance, and excelling in leadership. Elevated grocery sales through innovative merchandising and strict adherence to food safety, maintaining stock levels under 8%. Hired and trained over 20 staff, demonstrating integrity and motivation, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Grocery Manager

The Fresh Market
07.2023 - Current
  • Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
  • Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
  • Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
  • Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
  • Experienced in resets and planograms in adherence with company policy
  • Daily use of Periscope for production, ordering, discards, sales, shrink control, backroom organization, and inventory
  • Took initiative based on sales and guest orders to adjust periscope successfully
  • Able to assist in multiple departments
  • Able to navigate and order successfully using periscope and persistent spot checking
  • Utilized CGO to maintain and out of stock under 8% consistently

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

Red Lobster
01.2023 - 07.2023

Same job description as Tupelo, MS location

Store Manager

John’s BBQ
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained building and grounds upkeep, self promoted, set up and coordinated participation in local events increasing marketing potential and sales
  • Trained and managed a crew of 20+

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

Red Lobster
08.2011 - 08.2016
  • Identified and addressed customer complaints to promote satisfaction and loyalty
  • Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
  • Adhered to daily operations, cash handling, food safety, training, and guest satisfaction

Assistant Culinary Manager

Olive Garden
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
  • Scheduled kitchen staff of 20+ people.
  • Lowered restaurant cost by closely monitoring food waste and labor management
  • Hired 10+ team members to work on high-demand team of professionals.
  • Conducted weekly and monthly inventories of beer, wine, liquor, and food.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebees
08.1997 - 08.2006
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Trained managers and GMS in adherence to company policy for stores in other regions.
  • Serv-safe certified

Education

Diploma -

Covington High School
Covington, LA
05.1999

Skills

  • Performance Evaluations
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Health and safety
  • Store maintenance
  • Leadership
  • Integrity and motivation

Timeline

Assistant Grocery Manager

The Fresh Market
07.2023 - Current

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

Red Lobster
01.2023 - 07.2023

Store Manager

John’s BBQ
08.2019 - 01.2023

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

Red Lobster
08.2011 - 08.2016

Assistant Culinary Manager

Olive Garden
08.2007 - 08.2011

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Applebees
08.1997 - 08.2006

Diploma -

Covington High School

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Lisa Keith