Michael Swarz
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced restaurant manager with a proven ability to manage all facets of food service operations. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control to optimize efficiency and profitability. Skilled in upholding high standards of food quality, safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Versatile leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams to hit performance and business goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Mellow Mushroom
Mount Pleasant, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw front of house and back of house employees during shifts to ensure operational efficiency
- Wrote weekly schedules for front of house staff to optimize coverage and service
- Maintained restaurant presentation and employee well-being to enhance customer experience
- Assisted in various restaurant areas to ensure smooth operations
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
Mount Pleasant, SC
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw and trained kitchen staff to ensure adherence to recipes and maintain quality standards
- Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to enhance team member effectiveness
- Executed food preparation and service tasks, including cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks.
- Scheduled, ordered, and received bi-weekly deliveries, verifying goods against paperwork to meet business demand
- Collaborated with management team to ensure overall success of the business on a daily basis
Kitchen Supervisor
Mellow Mushroom
Mount Pleasant, SC
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Retained all previous duties as a line cook
- Maintained kitchen equipment, scheduled staff shifts, and upheld health and cleanliness standards.
Pizza Maker
Mellow Mushroom
Columbia, SC
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Prepared pizzas, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and wings in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2021
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Staff scheduling and training
- Food safety compliance
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Cost management
- Order management systems
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Food preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification, ServSafe Alcohol Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Mellow Mushroom
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
02.2022 - 08.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Mellow Mushroom
07.2021 - 01.2022
Pizza Maker
Mellow Mushroom
10.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of South Carolina-Columbia