Sara Meyer
Summary
Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in management of all daily operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Oh Baby O's Soft Pretzel Shop
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Implemented effective inventory management systems to minimize waste and control food costs.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Serv Safe and never received a score under 100% for 3 years straight.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Manager
Little River City Convenience Store
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Did all hiring and scheduling
- Managed all daily operations
- Serv Safe for 6 years
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High School
Watertown, SD05-2000
Skills
- Inventory management
- Staff management
- Customer engagement
- Staff supervision
- Vendor relations
- Food presentation
- Staff leadership
- Cost control
- Food pairing
- Waste reduction
- POS system operation
- Schedule coordination
- Health code compliance
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Oh Baby O's Soft Pretzel Shop
09.2021 - 11.2024
Manager
Little River City Convenience Store
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC) - American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
High School Diploma -
Watertown Senior High School
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