Michael Brunson
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Energetic Dining Room Supervisor with experience leading front of house staff, managing dining room, serving large groups and coordinating food service events. Maintains kitchen and dining facilities with high standard of cleanliness, sanitation and safety. Promotes proper attire and hygiene policies for food service staff. Well-established reputation for delivering high-quality dining experiences and fostering exceptional working environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Attendant
Sodexo USA
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Set up and cleaned up food preparation and service stations before and after catered events.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about any issues that arise during an event setup or execution process.
- Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of order.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Dining Room Supervisor
Victory Rose Assisted Living
Rosewell, GA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized special events such as banquets or receptions by coordinating staffing requirements accordingly.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Planned weekly schedules for staff members based on availability and demand levels.
Dietary Manager
Summerset Retirement Home
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Checked with residents to ask about food quality, satisfaction and personal likes or dislikes.
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines.
Assistant Manager
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to attract and retain quality personnel.
- Prepared and made daily deposits and assisted with invoice processing and bank reconciliation.
Head Prep Cook
Marriot Hotel
College Park, GA
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Caregiver/Cook Shift Leader
The Mansion At Sandy Springs
Peachtree Corners, GA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Shift Leader
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Peachtree Corners, GA
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
Dietary Aide
Chevy Chase House
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
McLean, VA
12.2010 - 04.2015
- Created employee work schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
- Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
- Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC08.2003
Skills
- Special dietary requirements
- Weekly menu preparation
- Dining crew workflow optimization
- Food safety understanding
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Staff Management
Timeline
Catering Attendant
Sodexo USA
07.2022 - Current
Dining Room Supervisor
Victory Rose Assisted Living
01.2022 - 06.2023
Dietary Manager
Summerset Retirement Home
05.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
01.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver/Cook Shift Leader
The Mansion At Sandy Springs
11.2019 - 08.2020
Head Prep Cook
Marriot Hotel
03.2019 - 04.2021
Shift Leader
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
06.2017 - 01.2019
Dietary Aide
Chevy Chase House
01.2015 - 10.2017
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
12.2010 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School