Ryan Lockwood
Purcellville,VA
Summary
Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. An adaptable Manager with solid industry background and talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Blue Ridge Grill
Leesburg , VA
07.2014 - 07.2022
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Executive Kitchen Manager
Champps Americana
Arlington, VA
10.2009 - 03.2013
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Hired as a flexible manager who could work in both FOH and BOH before assuming responsibility for BOH operations.
Restaurant Manager
Glory Days Grill
Multiple Locations, Virginia
10.2003 - 10.2009
- Able to be flexible and work in multiple roles in multiple locations including time spent in BOH, FOH and GM roles in 5 locations
- Spent time overseeing FOH in Manager Training Location where all managers who had been hired were sent for their training.
- Able to excel and adapt in different environments and different roles.
- As Centreville Location General Manager I was able to address P&L shortfalls to bring the location back into profitability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milton Union High School
Milton Union Ohio06.1998
Skills
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Money Handling
- Staff Scheduling
- Health Code Compliance
- Front of House Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Supply Ordering and Management
Certification
Serv Safe Food Handling Certification
TIPS Safe Alcohol Service Certification
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Blue Ridge Grill
07.2014 - 07.2022
Executive Kitchen Manager
Champps Americana
10.2009 - 03.2013
Restaurant Manager
Glory Days Grill
10.2003 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Milton Union High School
Serv Safe Food Handling Certification
TIPS Safe Alcohol Service Certification
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