Michael Salas
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
Dedicated customer-oriented manager offering reliable professional experience in the hospitality industry. Has background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about creating high quality food and providing excellent customer service while maximizing team productivity. Loves to build excellent business relationships with vendor partners, customers, and team members. Strong work ethic and adaptability. Experienced in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Events Coordinator
Harmons Grocery Store
South Jordan, UT
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics for seamless execution of store promotions.
- Analyzed sales performance and service feedback to enhance profitability through operational changes.
- Developed customer relationships, presenting promotions that boosted shelf space sales and profit.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to optimize event planning processes.
- Recommended products to customers, promoting brand effectiveness and highlighting product benefits.
Kitchen Manager
Harmons Grocery Store
South Jordan, UT
07.2018 - Current
- Analyzed sales data to better manage inventory to create a profitable department.
- Motivated team performance and productivity creating better cohesion and abilities amongst 20+ team members
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Provided feedback during tasting sessions to help refine existing dishes or develop new ones.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge and confidence in performance of duties
Kitchen Lead
Yummy's Bbq & Grill
Orem, UT
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained productivity in a medium to high volume restaurant
- Created better cohesion between FOH and BOH operations
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted in the basic training of 500+ infantrymen
- Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Developed strategies for successful completion of assigned missions by utilizing available resources effectively.
Assistant Private Cooking School Chef
Danny Boome's Rescue Clinic
Manhattan, NY
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Assisted Chef in preparing ingredients for various dishes.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Tracked grocery expenditures to purchase goods within set budget.
- Assisted head in chef in observing culinary trends to develop seasonal lessons.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
Kitchen Shift Lead
Bonnie Briar Country Club
Larchmont, NY
05.2009 - 11.2010
- Supervised and delegated tasks to kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operation of the kitchen.
- Assisted in menu planning, ordering supplies, inventory control, cost control, budgeting, and personnel management.
- Provided training for new kitchen staff on proper safety procedures and sanitation standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement within the kitchen operations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Grill Cook
Shenorock Shore Club
Rye, NY
06.2004 - 03.2009
- Ensured production of high quality food in a timely manner
- Maintained good rapport with club members and listened to needs
- Trained new staff members on proper execution on daily tasks
- Catered to large scale events in an efficient manner
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Inventory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Performance Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Motivational Style
- Performance Monitoring
- Staff Training and Development
- Vendor Relations
- Kitchen, Staff, and Budget Management
Accomplishments
- Army Achievement Medal
Affiliations
- Airsoft
- Game Master
Timeline
Sales and Events Coordinator
Harmons Grocery Store
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Harmons Grocery Store
07.2018 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Yummy's Bbq & Grill
03.2018 - 07.2018
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
02.2013 - 07.2014
Assistant Private Cooking School Chef
Danny Boome's Rescue Clinic
11.2010 - 02.2011
Kitchen Shift Lead
Bonnie Briar Country Club
05.2009 - 11.2010
Grill Cook
Shenorock Shore Club
06.2004 - 03.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York