Cafe Manager
Wilson County Public Schools
10.2001 - 06.2024
- Assisted with daily café operations to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
- Learned and applied food safety regulations to maintain a clean environment.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and assisting with orders.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and address inquiries promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of the café, ensuring compliance with health standards consistently.
- Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
- Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service procedures and staff training programs.
- Grew cafe sales by effectively marketing business and improving customer relations strategies.
- Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
- Kept staff motivated with regular feedback sessions, recognition of achievements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Managed financial responsibilities effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash handling procedures.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling, task delegation, and performance evaluations.
- Introduced new menu items to add variety and selections and meet customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by implementing strict sanitation protocols and employee training initiatives.
- Maximized profitability through cost control measures, including mindful purchasing decisions and labor management.
- Kept cafe in full compliance with health code standards and achieved consistent scores above Number.
- Oversaw calendar to manage staff schedule and organize shifts for adequate coverage.
- Managed display products effectively to achieve consistent sales with minimal waste.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff to ensure menu items were prepared efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
- Expanded menu offerings to cater to diverse dietary preferences, enhancing overall customer satisfaction rates.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote cafe products and increase sales.
- Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
- Minimized risks of cross-contamination and infection by directing team members to regularly clean and sanitize surfaces.
- Boosted sales growth by developing innovative marketing strategies and engaging promotional events.
- Forecasted demand and scheduled employees effectively to handle coverage needs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for products.