Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Patrick Severson

Patrick Severson

West Salem

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented manager with over 10 years of leadership experience in fast-paced food service environments. Ability to train teams, manage operations, and control costs. Currently pivoting into IT/Data Analytics, with an interest in problem-solving, technology, and process improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant general Manager/managing partner

Crooked Pint ale house
09.2019 - Current
  • Recruit, hire, train, and coach over 30 staff members on customer service skills, food & beverage knowledge, sales, and health & safety standards.
  • Direct day-to-day restaurant operations, including labor scheduling, food safety, and inventory.
  • Collaborated with corporate chefs and vendors to streamline menu rollout and product delivery.
  • Managed daily goals, and money handling.
  • Reduced food costs by improving ordering and prep standards.
  • Implemented a training system that improved staff retention.
  • I worked my way up to assistant general manager and managing partner.

Kitchen Manager

TGI Friday’s
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw kitchen staff performance, labor, and inventory control.
  • Trained new hires and led cross-functional team meetings.
  • Ensured compliance with health codes and brand standards.
  • Spearheaded seasonal menu changes and adjusted staffing needs accordingly.

Kitchen Manager

Golden Tap
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Oversaw kitchen staff performance, labor, and inventory control.
  • Trained and lead new team members.
  • Ensured compliance with health codes and owners standards.
  • Maintained labor with both front and back of house staff.

Kitchen/Shift manager

old country buffet
05.2012 - 06.2016
  • Supervised daily kitchen and front-of-house operations.
  • 30+ employees trained in food prep, safety, and customer service.
  • Controlled weekly food orders and optimized cost performance.
  • Maintained labor within target by proactively adjusting schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Salem High School
West Salem, WI
05-2012

Skills

  • Team leadership and training
  • POS systems proficiency
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Operations management
  • Cost control and budgeting
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Labor scheduling
  • Food safety compliance
  • Problem solving strategies
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Organizational structuring

References

Available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

Currently studying: CompTIA A+, security +, agile training, SQL

Timeline

Assistant general Manager/managing partner

Crooked Pint ale house
09.2019 - Current

Kitchen Manager

TGI Friday’s
09.2017 - 09.2019

Kitchen Manager

Golden Tap
06.2016 - 09.2017

Kitchen/Shift manager

old country buffet
05.2012 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

West Salem High School