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Melissa Harbuck

Restaurant Manager
Bowdon,GA

Summary

Dynamic Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at Jack Family Restaurants, excelling in team management and customer engagement. Expert in inventory control and operations management, I successfully implemented new processes that enhanced service delivery and boosted customer satisfaction. Passionate about coaching and mentoring staff to achieve high performance.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Jack Family Restaurants

Restaurant Manager
09.2014 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Directed daily operations to ensure optimal efficiency and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a high-performance team culture.
  • Developed and implemented new processes, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory management strategies accordingly.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Restaurant Manager

Taco Bell
12.2006 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Beavers Inc

Arbys
12.1997 - 12.2006

Job overview

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL

Master of Science from Business Communication
05-2022

University Overview

Business Communication

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA

Bachelor of Arts from Hotel Restaurant Management
09-2014

University Overview

Business Operations management

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
05-1998

University Overview

  • Dean's List [2ND Semester 1994
  • 4.0 GPA
  • cum laude graduate

Skills

  • Team management
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Operations management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Food service background
  • Business operations expertise
  • Supervisory skills
  • Recruitment
  • Full service restaurant background
  • Culinary arts education
  • Honed marketing skills
  • Coaching and mentoring

Certification

  • Food management Serve Safe - 10/2024-10/2029

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Jack Family Restaurants
09.2014 - 01.2025

Taco Bell

Restaurant Manager
12.2006 - 12.2014

Arbys

Beavers Inc
12.1997 - 12.2006

Auburn University

Master of Science from Business Communication

Ashworth College

Bachelor of Arts from Hotel Restaurant Management

Pensacola State College

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
Melissa HarbuckRestaurant Manager