Michael Imke
Hinsdale,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Dunkin' Brands
Westchester, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing various aspects of the business, including managing the staff and coordinating daily operations.
- Handle scheduling, training, and supervision of employees, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Handle inventory management and deposits.
- Create a positive work environment.
- Ensure that every customer experience is enjoyable,
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manager
Woody's Library Restaurant
Carmel, IN
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations.
- Ensured that meals and dishes were prepared with precision, quality, and efficiency.
- Trained kitchen staff, maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Managed inventory,
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Kitchen Manager
Upland Brewery
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw the entire kitchen staff
- Maintained food safety protocols and cleanliness.
- Created manus and recipes, managed inventory and ordering.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
General Manager
Rosati's Pizza
Carmel, IN
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
General Manager
Rosati's Pizza
Prescott, AZ
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2011
Certification
Servsafe Food Management Certification
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Dunkin' Brands
03.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Woody's Library Restaurant
10.2022 - 03.2023
Kitchen Manager
Upland Brewery
05.2022 - 10.2022
General Manager
Rosati's Pizza
08.2021 - 03.2022
General Manager
Rosati's Pizza
11.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of DuPage