Paul W Branner
Centreville,VA
Summary
Providing high quality customer service daily through effective communication and problem-solving skills to meet customer needs. Effectively communicated expectations to team members, increasing efficiency. Responsible for maintaining the presentation the meat department. Consistently following food safety procedures as dictated by ServSafe standards. In charge of keeping a sanitary and safe workplace by fixing broken plugs/machinery and cleaning/sanitizing processing room and wasted areas. Work Productive shifts up to 16 hours. Perform full warehouse inventory (monthly). Proficient in keeping employees on task, maintaining food safety and meeting productivity goals in fast-paced [Type] environments. Organized, hardworking and diligent food service professional motivated to exceed objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Sodexo
George Mason University, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food service staff.
- Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of all kitchen personnel.
- Ensured proper portioning and serving of meals according to established standards.
Butcher/Seafood Shop Founder
Georgetown Butcher
Georgetown, DC
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures for handling meat products.
- Assisted customers with special orders or requests for certain cuts of meat.
- Ordered supplies from vendors when necessary to meet customer demand.
Meat Assistant Manager
Harris Teeter
Pentagon Row, Virginia
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Meat Market Manager
Shop n Save
Purcellville, Virginia
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and managed meat market's inventory of fresh, frozen, cured, and processed meats.
- Organized daily deliveries of meat products from suppliers to store.
- Supervised team of butchers in order to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment according to health regulations.
- Scheduled work shifts for butchers to maximize efficiency during peak business hours.
- Provided guidance and direction to junior staff members on how best to perform their duties.
- Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.
Senior Meat Cutter
The Fresh Market
Vienna, Virginia
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Restocked butcher paper rolls onto spindles located around the work area.
- Prepared special orders from customers that required specific cuts or trimming techniques.
- Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments of fresh and frozen meats to ensure product quality.
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Operated wrapping machines to package meats for sale in the store or for customers' orders.
- Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
Head Butcher & Plant Supervisor
Home Farm
Middleburg, VA
10.2004 - 09.2011
- Managed a team of butchers to ensure efficient and timely customer service.
- Organized the ordering, stocking, and inventory of meat products.
- Trained new butchers in proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed recipes for various cuts of meats.
- Ordered fresh meats from local suppliers on a regular basis.
- Ensured all meats were stored at correct temperatures to maintain freshness and quality.
- Inspected delivered meats for any signs of spoilage or contamination.
- Performed maintenance on butchering equipment to keep it in safe working condition.
- Kept records of daily sales and inventory levels for accounting purposes.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff to discuss performance goals and objectives.
- Provided customer guidance regarding different cuts of meat, cooking methods, and storage advice.
- Prepared custom orders according to customer specifications.
- De-boned, trimmed, cut, ground, sliced, wrapped, weighed, priced, labeled and merchandised meat products.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cuts of meat based on their needs.
Meat/Seafood Manager
Balducci’s
McLean, Virginia
06.2002 - 10.2004
- Monitored quality of fresh and frozen seafood products.
- Assisted with the development of new recipes for seafood dishes.
- Trained new employees in preparation, handling, and storage procedures for seafood products.
- Organized weekly orders from suppliers and managed delivery schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and standards.
- Prepared daily reports outlining stock levels, deliveries, and waste disposal.
- Analyzed market trends to determine optimal pricing levels for seafood items.
- Managed customer complaints regarding product quality or service issues.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure competitive prices on products needed for operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations such as gloves, nets, buckets.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper techniques for handling fresh fish, shellfish.
Education
BA - Film and Video Studies
George Mason University
01.2016
AA - Audio Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2009
AA - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
01.1992
Skills
- Providing high quality customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Team management
- Food safety procedures
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Productivity
- Warehouse inventory
- Sales tracking
- Order management
- Merchandising
- Inventory management
- Receiving and unloading shipments
- Pricing products
- Expense control
- Safety and sanitation compliance
- Equipment operation
- Marketing planning
- Trimming and cutting
- Business operations management
- Strategy development
- Goal setting
- Talent management
- Equipment and infrastructure investment
- Employee communication
- Corporate reporting
- Mac OS and PC proficiency
- Food manager license
Certification
Food Manager License, 05/01/2018, 10/25/2024
Military Service
US Army, 09/01/1978, 09/30/1980
Volunteer Experience
Elder of Alcoholic Anonymous (29+ years clean and sober)
Accomplishments
- Sous Chef-Concorde: Dulles Airport
Affiliations
- 30 years as an Elder Member of AA
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Sodexo
10.2023 - Current
Butcher/Seafood Shop Founder
Georgetown Butcher
03.2020 - 10.2023
Meat Assistant Manager
Harris Teeter
07.2019 - 07.2022
Meat Market Manager
Shop n Save
06.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Meat Cutter
The Fresh Market
07.2011 - 05.2016
Head Butcher & Plant Supervisor
Home Farm
10.2004 - 09.2011
Meat/Seafood Manager
Balducci’s
06.2002 - 10.2004
BA - Film and Video Studies
George Mason University
AA - Audio Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
AA - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Food Manager License, 05/01/2018, 10/25/2024
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