Merena Upton

Forecasted business trends, trained and upheld procedures and expectations, communicated with general manager on important topics.

Plate and pack healthy meals on conveyor belt lines in a large food production warehouse following group's measuring and speed standards, while adhering to strict food and beverage safe handling requirements. Daily shift responsibilities include measuring sauces and dressings, meats, rices or noodles or beans, and vegetables in a temperature controlled environment.

Resolved customer issues, managed cash drawers, suggestively sold seasonal, local, sustainably raised, and organic items in small family owned organic bakery and cafe. I trained new employees, submitted work orders, and created beverages with espresso machine, juicer, and blender.

During construction and opening of a lively sports broadcasting restaurant with Late Happy Hours and special events. I interviewed employees, created New Hire packets, trained, and managed several departments including restaurant, concessions, and VIP lounge. Facilitated daily shift meetings with FOH staff, managed cash drawers, and was meeting recorder of weekly meetings with upper management. 

Closing shift manager of award winning Food Network celebrity chef restaurant with sushi and BBQ plates with high bar sales and premium craft cocktail and liquors. Worked on team with General Manager and Kitchen Manager. Promoted since hostess. One of youngest AM in company chain. Facilitated daily shift meetings with information from quarter year and weekly meetings with upper management team. Interviewed, helped train, and was also trained in kitchen. Managed cash drawers and brought deposits to bank.