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Overview
Work History
Education
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Shya Gates

Atlanta,GA
Shya Gates

Summary

Dynamic Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at Old Lady Gang, excelling in team management and customer engagement.

Skilled in POS system operation and staff scheduling, ensuring optimal efficiency and a high-quality dining experience.


Experienced with overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning. Uses leadership skills to improve staff performance and drive customer satisfaction. Track record of maintaining high standards in food safety, inventory management, and service excellence.

Overview

7
years of professional experience

Work History

Old Lady Gang

Restaurant Manager
05.2023 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Manage staff scheduling , shift assignments and labor costs.
  • Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.
  • Hire , train and supervise restaurant staff
  • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues to maintain a positive dinning experience.
  • Monitor restaurant revenue, expenses and profitability

Nancy's Chicago Pizza

Restaurant Manager
03.2020 - 04.2023

Job overview

Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.

  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal efficiency and professionalism.
  • Trained new POS associates, ensuring they fully understood company policies and procedures.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Wrap-A-Lot

Restaurant Manager
01.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Streamlined daily operations for smooth service flow through effective staff scheduling, task delegation, and communication.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Education

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA

GED
08-2012

Skills

  • Team management
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Point of sale (POS) system operation

  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Staff scheduling
  • Supervisory skills

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Old Lady Gang
05.2023 - 02.2025

Restaurant Manager

Nancy's Chicago Pizza
03.2020 - 04.2023

Restaurant Manager

Wrap-A-Lot
01.2018 - 03.2020

Atlanta Technical College

GED
Shya Gates