Sheryl Duran
Food and Beverage Manager
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Known for driving team collaboration and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Lizard Tail Brewing
- Opened the new Lizard Tail location's restaurant from the ground up
- Incharge of hiring, Scheduling, Ordering, Promoter of Art and Entertainment, HR, sta training
- Menu building
General Manager/ Kitchen Manager
Slice Parlor
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Staff training, hiring, firing, day to day operations, ordering, food cost, safety and sanitation, customer service, menu building, team building, sales
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Restaurant Manager
Sauce Pizza and Wine
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Sta Trainer, day to day operations, food cost, ordered, scheduling, customer service, safety and sanitation
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Sandia Resort and Casino
01.2014 - 06.2020
- Responsible for day to day operations of 3 venues, sta training, food cost, including all ordering, menu creating, scheduling, menu building, hiring, and safety and sanitation
General Manager
Ovations Food Service
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Mesa Convention Center and Amphitheater
- Responsible for day to day operations, sales, food cost, maintaining P&L, and food costs
- Hired sta for catering and concert venues
- Training on POS and Customer service
- Food safety and sanitation
- Client relations
- Mesa Convention Center and Amphitheater
Catering Director
Ovations Food Service
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Responsible for all F&B events at Stadium
- Suite sales, daily correspondence with suite owners, hiring and training of sta
- Food safety and sanitation
- Involved in P&L and managing food costs for Food and Beverage Department
- Client relations
Education
Culinary
Southwest Missouri State/ CNM
Skills
- Customer Service
- Typing
- POS systems
- Inventory control and record keeping
Staff Trainer
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Organization and prioritization
- Complaint resolution
- Customer loyalty
- Menu development
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
General Manager/ Kitchen Manager
Slice Parlor
01.2024 - 04.2024
Restaurant Manager
Sauce Pizza and Wine
01.2022 - 12.2023
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Sandia Resort and Casino
01.2014 - 06.2020
General Manager
Ovations Food Service
06.2010 - 01.2014
Catering Director
Ovations Food Service
06.2005 - 06.2010
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Restaurant Manager
Lizard Tail Brewing
Culinary
Southwest Missouri State/ CNM
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