Collaborated with team members to complete daily store operations efficiently and effectively.
Developed strong relationships with repeat customers, fostering brand loyalty and encouraging long-term patronage.
Maintained a high level of product knowledge, staying informed on new items or changes within the store.
Managed perishable goods rotation, reducing spoilage rates and maintaining freshness of products available for purchase.
Addressed customer inquiries or concerns promptly, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and attentive service during checkout transactions.
Server
Spiral Diner
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
Answered questions about menu selections and gave recommendations when requested
Assisted in other areas of the restaurant when needed
Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant and equipment
Actively complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately.
Service Manager
Tokyo Joes
Fort Worth, TX
12.2019 - 09.2021
Manage successful restaurant operations, creating positive guest and team experiences
Account for interviewing, hiring, and maintaining restaurant staffing and creating a low turnover environment
Training, managing and developing an outstanding team at all levels
Maintain positive financial results through sales growth and cost management
Financial management, reporting and communication, banking
Crisis management and guest resolution
Professional communication and dissemination of information to the team
Oversee food safety, quality assurance, checklists and temperature checks
Execute and enforce all company standards, policies and procedures
Possess a full understanding and execution of government food safety requirements, achieve high health inspection scores.
Shift Lead
Tokyo Joes
Arlington, TX
01.2018 - 12.2019
Lead the restaurant during the shift and cultivated an excellent guest experience
Delegated responsibilities to team members and ensured they were exceeding the expectations of each guest
Possessed full knowledge and understanding of each area of the restaurant
Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant and ensured proper set up and breakdown of the entire restaurant including dining room, restrooms, kitchen, and prep areas
Trained and developed team members into future leaders
Created a fun and rewarding work environment, always recognizing team members for a job well done
Acted as an example for the rest of the team by displaying exceptional punctuality and work ethic every day
Acted as the store's catering coordinator, was the primary person in charge of fulfilling these orders.
Head Server
Mellow Mushroom
Arlington, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
Assigned closing duties to the other servers, and ensured that they were fulfilled to company standard
Provided detailed and efficient training to new team members
Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
Answered questions about menu selections and gave recommendations when requested
Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant and equipment
Actively complied with all health department regulations and rectified issues immediately.