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Michael Porter

Bradford,Vermont

Summary

Back of House manager at Elixir Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Enhanced operational efficiency by reducing food waste and maintaining high-quality standards. Strong leadership skills fostered a collaborative team environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Cook/ Manager

Elixir Restautant
02.2025 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
  • Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and inventory management.
  • Ensured high-quality dishes by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.

Assistant Manager, General Manager( for a Year)

Applebee's Grill + Bar
12.2013 - 01.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory orders accordingly.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.

Education

Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

Mcintosh College ( Le Cordon Bleu Program)
Somersworth, NH
09-2008

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food preparation
  • Safe food handling
  • Customer service
  • Equipment inspection
  • Food safety
  • Food handling
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation
  • Quality control

Timeline

Kitchen Cook/ Manager

Elixir Restautant
02.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager, General Manager( for a Year)

Applebee's Grill + Bar
12.2013 - 01.2025

Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management

Mcintosh College ( Le Cordon Bleu Program)

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