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Logan Goodlander

Mequon,WI

Summary

With a background in the restaurant industry, I have developed a deep passion for hospitality and operations from a young age. Throughout my career, my main goal has been to train and empower team members to reach their full potential. Currently, I am seeking opportunities to foster growth within a positive and supportive work environment, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Stilt House
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversee daily front-of-house operations, with a primary focus on managing and training hosts to ensure exceptional guest experiences
  • Coordinate staff schedules, monitor guest flow, and maintain high standards of hospitality
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team and ensure communication between departments for smooth service

Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Led daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and consistency in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Managed and trained kitchen staff, including cooks and dishwashers, to maintain performance and compliance with company standards
  • Coordinated with front-of-house managers to streamline service and improve guest satisfaction
  • Controlled inventory and ordering processes to minimize waste and manage food costs effectively

Restaurant Manager

Olive Garden
12.2016 - 01.2024
  • Began as a line cook in 2016, progressing through every hourly position in the restaurant
  • Developed expertise across all roles and became a trainer for each position
  • Traveled to new restaurant openings to train and onboard serving staff
  • Promoted to hourly manager in 2021, and subsequently to salaried manager in 2022
  • Oversaw front of house, with responsibility for hiring, training, and coaching team members across all areas of the restaurant, with a primary focus on servers

Education

Business Marketing Management

MNSU
05.2018

Skills

  • Training and development
  • Leadership and team building
  • Communication Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Customer Engagement
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.
  • Allergen Awareness Training Certificate – State-specific programs or ANSI-accredited providers.
  • Serve It Up Safe! Certification – Serve It Up Safe!.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Stilt House
05.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Cooper's Hawk
01.2024 - 05.2024

Restaurant Manager

Olive Garden
12.2016 - 01.2024

Business Marketing Management

MNSU

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