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Michael Albright

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience in operational management and team development, notably at Volcano Pizza. Excelled in budgeting, cost control, and fostering vendor relationships, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Demonstrated expertise in food safety and inventory management, ensuring high standards and profitability.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Flatrock Grill
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling for projects.
  • Organized special events such as promotions or fundraisers to drive business growth.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors, and community partners.
  • Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Truck Driver/Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Microform Inc
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

Lead Line Cook

My Dad's Place
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
  • Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
  • Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.

Assistant Manager

Wings Etc
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Kitchen Manager

Between The Buns
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.

General Manager

Volcano Pizza
05.1990 - 05.2014
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary/Hospitality Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05-2016

Skills

  • Team leadership strength
  • Inventory control
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Training and development background
  • Employee scheduling
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Food safety and sanitation

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Flatrock Grill
09.2023 - 10.2024

Truck Driver/Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Microform Inc
04.2019 - 09.2023

Lead Line Cook

My Dad's Place
07.2018 - 04.2019

Assistant Manager

Wings Etc
08.2017 - 07.2018

Kitchen Manager

Between The Buns
05.2014 - 07.2017

General Manager

Volcano Pizza
05.1990 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts - Culinary/Hospitality Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Michael Albright