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Shannon Welch

Shannon Welch

Summary

Personable and organized with knack for creating welcoming atmosphere, combined with solid understanding of customer service and team management. Well-versed in coordinating schedules and managing reservations, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and exceptional guest experience. Dedicated to enhancing guest experience and fostering positive work environment. I have a deep understanding of running a profitable operation, including assessing needs, controlling inventory costs and effectively managing labor hours. Seeking a challenging new role with long-term potential. ServSafe Certified.

Highly organized and meticulous with experience in office settings and highly effective at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Able to make effective decisions that positively impact team and business success. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Supervisor (Ballpark and Rec)

Levy Restaurants Tropicana Field
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Handled guest complaints professionally, resolving issues to enhance overall satisfaction levels.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent quality of food and service.
  • Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Monitored health and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing resources allocation.
  • Conducted regular facility maintenance checks to ensure all equipment functioned at peak capacity without disruption.

Front of House Manager

Concrete Jungle
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Partnered with back-of-house management in order to maintain seamless communication between teams, ensuring a smooth dining experience for guests.
  • Developed strong relationships with guests, addressing complaints promptly and ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedure, s as well as proper food handling techniques which resulted in reduced turnover rates.
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely to minimize waste while keeping costs under control through careful planning and purchasing decisions.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by optimizing seating arrangements and implementing effective table management practices.

Lead Bartender

SSP 3 Daughters St.Pete Airport
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • High volume ringing $3000-$5000 per shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving positive relationships between the business and its clientele.
  • Managed cash handling procedures accurately, reducing discrepancies in daily financial reports.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Conducted weekly inventory beverage stock and bar supplies.

Bartender

The Local Draught House
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Bartender

Rick's On The River
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Bartender/Shift Manager Chase Club

Tampa Bay Sports Service
10.2008 - 07.2021
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained a consistent, regular attendance record.
  • Motivated and disciplined employees according to established requirements.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
  • Updated daily logs, computer tracking systems and other relevant documentation.
  • Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
  • Processed orders on a computerized Point of Sale system.
  • Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.
  • Managed strict beverage control to minimize waste.
  • Conducted monthly inventory.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report.
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction.
  • Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking.
  • Completed data entry, tracked resumes and maintained the applicant tracking system.

Bartender/Administrative Assistant

Stonewood Grill and Tavern
02.2008 - 01.2010
  • Entered numerical data into databases in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Organized forms, made photocopies, filed records and prepared correspondence and reports.
  • Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
  • Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
  • Assisted in cashiering and Point of Sale (POS) system procedures during busy hours.
  • Received, inspected and logged all products for accuracy of shipment, temperature and quality.
  • Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Personable and outgoing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Accurate money handling
  • Inventory stocking
  • Policy implementation
  • Employee development
  • Team leadership
  • Ordering and invoicing
  • Cash handling expert
  • ServSafe Certification

Customer service

Staff management

Inventory

Employee coaching

Food service

Bar equipment maintenance

Ordering supplies

Workplace safety

Health codes compliance

Supply ordering

Event coordination

Food handling certification

Menu development

Inventory control

Basic accounting

Safe food handling procedures

Professional appearance

Team training and development

New hire training

Payment processing

Complex Problem-solving

Responsible alcohol service

Team management

Inventory control and record keeping

Operations management

Point of sale (POS) system operation

Staff scheduling

Business operations expertise

Schedule coordination

Performance improvement

Supply chain management

Trained in performance and wage reviews

Full service restaurant background

Restaurant promotion management

Employee schedule management

Restaurant operations management

Training and onboarding

Scheduling staff

Front of house management

ServeSafe manager

Certification

Serv Safe Manager

Education

No Degree - Management

SPC
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - Current

Completion Certificate - Real Estate Associate

Florida Real Estate School
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2024 - 02.2024

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Reduced labor costs by reworking schedules.
  • Improved team productivity with morale-boosting incentives.
  • Achieved lower costs by completing ordering with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Human Resources - Recorded and filed employee benefit, salary and annual evaluation information.
  • Investigated, identified and reconciled account discrepancies.
  • Responded to over 25 customer inquiries each day.
  • Technology Proficient - Developed a strong knowledge of hardware and software while keeping abreast of new applications that increased efficiency and productivity for management and clients.
  • Training - Responsible for training all new employees to ensure continued quality of customer service.
  • Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
  • Data Entry - Reviewed and updated employee correspondence files and scheduling database.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeInternship

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programs401k match

Timeline

No Degree - Management

SPC
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Supervisor (Ballpark and Rec)

Levy Restaurants Tropicana Field
04.2024 - 12.2024

Completion Certificate - Real Estate Associate

Florida Real Estate School
01.2024 - 02.2024

Front of House Manager

Concrete Jungle
09.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Bartender

SSP 3 Daughters St.Pete Airport
04.2022 - 10.2023

Bartender

The Local Draught House
01.2022 - 04.2022

Bartender

Rick's On The River
06.2021 - 02.2022

Bartender/Shift Manager Chase Club

Tampa Bay Sports Service
10.2008 - 07.2021

Bartender/Administrative Assistant

Stonewood Grill and Tavern
02.2008 - 01.2010
Shannon Welch