Ronald Fisher
ARDEN HILLS,Minnesota
Summary
Dining Manager and Chef with expertise in restaurant operations and staff management. Proficient in menu development, team leadership, customer service, and financial budgeting. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, enhancing guest satisfaction, and driving overall restaurant performance. Skilled at creating positive work environments to boost staff productivity and retention.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Manager
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Processed invoices and payroll.
- Responsible for all ordering of food and supplies.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Executive Chef
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
Maplewood, MN
11.2016 - 11.2023
- Supervised kitchen team to maintain quality standards in food preparation.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Ordered food and supplies while preventing waste and lowering costs by managing inventory.
- Trained and developed team members to be motivated and resident focused.
Banquet Chef/Executive Sous Chef
Midland Hills Country Club
Roseville, MN
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Supervised food preparation, cooking and presentation of large-scale banquets.
- Organized the kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during banquet services.
- Provided direction and guidance to cooks, dishwashers, servers and other personnel involved in banquet service activities.
- Responsible for the kitchen when the Executive Chef was off.
Sous Chef
The Lexington Restaurant
St. Paul, MN
10.1997 - 11.2011
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Became highly skilled at all stations of the kitchen.
- Ordered food from providers.
- Maintained accurate inventory.
Education
History
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Strong leadership
- Team Management
- Customer Service
- Work Scheduling
- Food safety knowledge
- Inventory Control
- Order Management
- Restaurant Operations
Certification
- State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager No. FM60803 - 01/10/2024-01/10/2027
Timeline
Dining Manager
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
11.2023 - 10.2024
Executive Chef
Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
11.2016 - 11.2023
Banquet Chef/Executive Sous Chef
Midland Hills Country Club
08.2011 - 11.2016
Sous Chef
The Lexington Restaurant
10.1997 - 11.2011
History
University of St. Thomas
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