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Samantha Bryant

Salem

Summary

Committed server trainer with significant experience in developing and implementing effective training programs for restaurant staff. Possess strong leadership qualities and ability to improve team performance through hands-on training and coaching techniques. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction by ensuring servers are well-equipped to deliver optimal service levels. Have made impactful contributions to previous workplaces through comprehensive on-the-job instruction, fostering a positive working environment, and aiding in maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Innovative professional in workforce training and development, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in instructional design, employee engagement strategies, and performance assessment tools. Excel using communication, adaptability, and leadership to foster learning environments that promote growth.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Detail-oriented Assistant Manager offers more than extensive progressive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to keep staff satisfied and on-target to achieve important objectives. Excellent relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making skills.

Forward-thinking professional with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with professional to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff, and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.

Resourceful Assistant Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include team leadership, operational management, and customer service excellence. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth operations and positive team dynamics.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
Salem
01.2026 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure quality service and efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
  • Managed inventory levels, placing orders to maintain stock availability.
  • Developed schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance dining experiences.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with management on promotional events and menu changes.
  • Implemented training programs to improve employee performance and engagement.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Office Assistant

AVI Foodsystems
Canton
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Managed daily office operations and administrative tasks for efficient workflow.
  • Coordinated scheduling and appointments for staff and clients effectively.
  • Maintained accurate and organized filing systems for easy access to documents.
  • Communicated with vendors to order supplies and maintain inventory levels.
  • Supported team members with their inquiries and provided necessary information.
  • Implemented office procedures to improve overall efficiency in daily tasks.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
  • Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.

Manager

AVI Foodsystems
Canton
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth food service delivery.
  • Managed staff scheduling and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
  • Implemented food safety protocols to maintain high hygiene standards.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of food products.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed for operations.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals and address operational challenges.
  • Enhanced customer service strategies to improve guest satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • 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.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Server Trainer

Olive Garden
Youngstown
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Trained new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Implemented operational procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Educated waiters on menu, memorization strategies and how to convey information clearly.
  • Provided one-on-one support to ensure successful completion of training objectives.
  • Instructed new staff members on food handling procedures and service techniques.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.

Server Trainer

Morongo Casino
Cabazon
10.2004 - 12.2024
  • Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
  • Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
  • Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
  • Supervised, evaluated or referred instructors to skill development classes.
  • Remained up-to-date with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books or magazine articles.
  • Updated training materials and manuals to reflect current menu offerings and service procedures.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Provided one-on-one support to ensure successful completion of training objectives.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Instructed new staff members on food handling procedures and service techniques.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
  • Assessed trainee progress through practical and written tests, adjusting training approach as needed for individual learning styles.
  • Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new servers, focusing on menu knowledge, customer service skills, and POS system operation.
  • Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees or focus groups.

Full time Server, cash and carry

Very responsible, always willing to learn and teach new things.

  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
  • Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
  • Contacted customers about potential service upgrades, new services and account changes.

Caretaker

At Home
Banning
11.2019 - 03.2024
  • Full time caregiving for Grandmother
  • Hospice at home
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Assessed patient's condition on a regular basis and reported any changes to supervisor or healthcare professional.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
  • Engaged in meaningful conversations with clients to help maintain cognitive abilities.

Childcare Provider

At Home
Hemet
10.2004 - 07.2007
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Helen Hunt
Hemet, California
03-2003

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Menu knowledge
  • Point of sale
  • Training evaluation
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales enhancement
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Guest satisfaction
  • Communication skills
  • Performance assessment
  • Adaptation to feedback
  • Strong leadership
  • High volume dining
  • Restaurant operations
  • Team-building activities
  • Decision-making
  • Video conferencing
  • Product development
  • Training methods
  • Employee mentoring
  • Data entry
  • Corporate training programs
  • Food safety oversight

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
01.2026 - Current

Office Assistant

AVI Foodsystems
07.2025 - 01.2026

Manager

AVI Foodsystems
07.2025 - 01.2026

Server Trainer

Olive Garden
02.2025 - 08.2025

Caretaker

At Home
11.2019 - 03.2024

Server Trainer

Morongo Casino
10.2004 - 12.2024

Childcare Provider

At Home
10.2004 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Helen Hunt
Samantha Bryant