Philip Nord
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
I have experience in all positions front of house and back of house, in various levels of responsibility from fresh on board to management.
Best of the Best Restaurant General Manager 2013 (top 3% of eligible operators)
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Host/Busser
Gaspares Italian dining
San Rafael, California
02.2023 - 07.2026
- Lunch and dinner service in a family restaurant
- Managed seating arrangements during busy periods and special events to enhance customer experience.
- Help in all FOH positions where needed
Kitchen Manager
Fireside Tavern & Grille
Rosemount, Minnesota
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily operations, staffing, prepping, training, and inventory.
- split my time between locations in Hastings and Rosemount
Sous Chef
Hyvee Market Grill
Eagan, Minnesota
05.2016 - 02.2020
- worked on the line for breakfast and dinner service as either lead chef or expo/window
- trackedand managed inventory
- worked with the Head chef to design daily specials and seasonal menus
Restaurant Manager
Yum Foods
Golden Valley, MN
03.2005 - 08.2014
- I Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
- Trained and supervised staff in customer service and operational procedures.
- Implemented inventory control processes to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Personally responsible for general maintenance to reduce costs at a lower volume store.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Infer Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN06-2019
Skills
- Food safety
- PMA (positive mental attitude)
- As Siddhartha said when asked what skills he possesses: “I can think, I can wait, I can fast”
Timeline
Server/Host/Busser
Gaspares Italian dining
02.2023 - 07.2026
Kitchen Manager
Fireside Tavern & Grille
03.2021 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Hyvee Market Grill
05.2016 - 02.2020
Restaurant Manager
Yum Foods
03.2005 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts -
Infer Hills Community College