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Nephrite P Lindsey

Arlington,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Restaurant Supervisor relocated to Texas, seeking a company to showcase my 30 years of experience. I am dedicated to my work and strive for higher positions. Proven leadership experience and extensive food and beverage expertise. Adaptable and versatile with a willingness to learn new techniques and processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hostess/Sous-Chef (Back of the House)

Cracker Barrel
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided support to ensure efficient daily operations and next-day preparation
  • Collaborated with the head chef to implement new recipes and train staff on menu changes
  • Worked with the GM to plan daily food preparation to minimize waste and enhance operational efficiency
  • Executed menu preparation for larger special events and daily operations
  • Followed food procedures, temperatures, and shelf-life protocols
  • Maintained close inventory and reported to management to ensure sufficient stock until the next delivery
  • Labeled all food items and prepared foods correctly
  • Kept the walk-in and freezer clean and organized, including my kitchen area
  • Prepared all salads and cold items, and cooked seasonal pies
  • Managed the deep fryer (chicken tenders and seasonal fried turkey) and maintained equipment cleanliness, changing oil as required
  • Greeted and seated guests promptly in a professional manner
  • Communicated daily specials and maintained the hostess station clean and organized
  • Restocked during peak hours and answered questions about the menu and gift shop to promote sales.

Restaurant Manager

Golden Chick - DeSoto, Texas
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Created a safe work environment
  • Managed all products and day-to-day operations within budget
  • Organized team meetings
  • Identified customer needs and responded proactively
  • Purchased goods and implemented improvements
  • Recruited and trained new staff
  • Reported sales results and productivity to the owner
  • Complied with all health and safety regulations
  • Prepared cash deposits and made bank deposits
  • Implemented rules and procedures, writing progressive discipline when necessary.

Restaurant Supervisor

South Point Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV
12.2007 - 12.2018
  • Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, regulations, health codes, and service standards
  • Coordinated promotions of special menu items, motivating waitstaff to increase sales of new specials and bundles
  • Identified and diplomatically addressed customer complaints in a timely manner to promote satisfaction and loyalty
  • Effectively scheduled and distributed work assignments in alignment with operational and customer needs
  • Moved and arranged tables and chairs, organizing seating for groups with special needs
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements, and licensing regulations
  • Completed all point-of-sale opening and closing procedures, including counting cash register contents
  • Engaged with customers sincerely and friendly
  • Processed credit cards, checks, gift cards, and casino comps
  • Took basic reservations and communicated with waitstaff and kitchen about special accommodations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
01.1988

Skills

  • Performance monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Restaurant policies and procedures
  • Staff scheduling
  • Accurate money handling
  • Safe food handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Following recipes
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English
  • Strong work ethic
  • Commercial awareness
  • Balance sheet expertise
  • Proficient in 10-key
  • Customer service
  • Experience using POS (Aloha/Infogenesis)

Certification

  • ServSafe Certification: Food Handling
  • Aller-Train: Allergen & Gluten-Free Food Service Training
  • Financial Strategies: Essentials of Nevada Correspondence
  • Financial Strategies: Clear to Close, Nevada Edition
  • Key Realty School: The Practice of Real Estate Finance

Timeline

Hostess/Sous-Chef (Back of the House)

Cracker Barrel
04.2022 - 08.2024

Restaurant Manager

Golden Chick - DeSoto, Texas
03.2019 - 12.2022

Restaurant Supervisor

South Point Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV
12.2007 - 12.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Cypress College

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