Ridge Ralston

Scottsdale,Arizona

Overview

years of professional experience

Carefree Coffee Roastery

Cave Creek, AZ

08.2023 - Current

Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Schweitzer Resort Cafes

Sandpoint, Idaho

06.2023 - 08.2023

Consulted on building new specialty cafe and food menu.
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.

Fourtillfour

Scottsdale, Arizona

01.2022 - 01.2023

Collaborated with management team to develop new strategies for increasing sales and profits.
Prepared numerous varieties of hot and iced drinks with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction.
Developed effective relationships with customers through friendly interactions and excellent product knowledge.
Provided guidance to employees on proper safety protocols when handling food items or operating machinery.
Maintained accurate records of daily transactions, including cash register operations, sales and inventory levels.

Maverick Coffee