Maxwell Barnett
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic deli department manager with a proven track record at The Fresh Market, excelling in merchandising strategies and staff training. Achieved significant cost reductions through effective inventory management and waste control. Cultivated a high-performing team, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
I finished each quarter as manager with above 100% EBITA, and single handedly generated 550 Thanksgiving meals for the department, contributing to $101,000 in sales for the department in a three day span.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Convenient Meal Solutions/Deli Department Manager
The Fresh Market
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented systems to maintained accurate records of product costs, production and losses.
- Purchased products for deli department according to store product guidelines.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Contributed to schedule creation and set daily priorities for supervisory staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate deli promotions and verify proper stock levels.
- Managed supply chain functions for deli supplies, ingredients and merchandise.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on weekly basis.
- Developed pricing strategies to maximize profits while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Assistant Convenient Meal Solutions/Deli Department Manager
The Fresh Market
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Observed quality assurance standards to optimize freshness of deli products.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement and evaluated performance over time.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.
Manager
The Poki
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Broke down high quantities of fish on a daily basis.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN05-2014
Skills
- Merchandising strategies
- Sanitation standards
- Menu planning
- Task delegation
- Worker scheduling
- Customer complaint handling
- Staff training
Timeline
Convenient Meal Solutions/Deli Department Manager
The Fresh Market
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Convenient Meal Solutions/Deli Department Manager
The Fresh Market
03.2023 - 06.2025
Manager
The Poki
06.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - English
Indiana University, Bloomington