Rex Weiser

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Worked towards organizing inventory, setting pars, managing food cost
• Dual role, worked directly with customers in a FOH role, taking wholesale and retail orders for any and all seafood.
• Personally organized off-site events such as clam bakes at private parties, live oyster bars at wedding events and initiated a new location selling fresh products from COLO.
• Created cost sheets, pars and personally stocked and rotated all fresh products at Winchester Farm Exchange, also creating labels, pricing, cost and loss.

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
• Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
• Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
• Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
• Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
• Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
• Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
• Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
• Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
• Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
• Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
• Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.

• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

This was my first experience in management in any capacity.

I worked closely with the owners, as well as my peers, many who were older than I was to gain experience.

Learned to evaluate labor, food cost, and deal with any and all customer relations issues.

I worked this job through High School, and when I returned from college to attend a branch, I worked as a Manager at both their Whitehall and Canal Winchester Locations.

This was the job that led me to attend Culinary School.

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

• First Job, I acquired a work permit at 14 to get the job through the school.
• This was the spark that garnered my interest and love of the food and hospitality industry.

• Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
• Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
• Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.