Shayla Gero
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes. Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service and team leadership at Applebee's. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and resolve conflicts effectively. Skilled in money handling and employee scheduling, fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and engagement. Committed to maintaining high standards and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2017 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Manager
Five Guys
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- 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.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Highland Community College
Highland, KS05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Employee scheduling
- Strong work ethic
- Professional appearance
- Memory retention
- Multitasker
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2017 - Current
Manager
Five Guys
10.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Highland Community College
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