Magan McQuagge
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Ambitious professional with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Canteen Manager
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2559
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Used Harbortouch/Shif4 to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Kitchen Manager
Sidekicks Bar and Grill
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Foxhole Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
- Enacted progressive disciplinary measures for staff, managed work zones, and oversaw opening and closing duties.
- Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland Park High School
Woodland Park, COSkills
- Food and supplies ordering
- Safety and health precautions
- Cafeteria equipment operations
- Menu pricing
- Staff supervision and assistance
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
Timeline
Canteen Manager
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2559
09.2022 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Sidekicks Bar and Grill
03.2019 - 09.2022
Food and Beverage Team Leader
Foxhole Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodland Park High School