Tara Kelley
General Manager
Wixom,MI
Summary
General manager with restaurant, banquet, and high-volume food service leadership experience. Has led teams, managed dining operations, supported guest satisfaction, planned client events, and overseen inventory and sales. Currently supervises 40–50 workers producing 1,000+ meals daily and coordinates more than 150 specialized diet trays.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
MDOC
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised 40–50 incarcerated workers producing 1,000+ meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
- Directed menu planning and daily production for more than 150 specialized diet trays.
- Managed kitchen inventory to support consistent meal production and supply availability.
- Enforced food safety requirements and monitored inventory controls to prevent unauthorized food removal.
Banquet Manager
Salem Hills Golf Course
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Oversaw banquet and dining room operations to coordinate service across guest functions.
- Planned special events with clients and supported positive guest experiences.
- Trained and managed service staff to support consistent event and dining service.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies through multiple vendors.
General Manager
Bobcat Bonnie's
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Led daily restaurant operations and a team of 30+ employees to support service and productivity.
- Managed customer service and financial performance while consistently meeting sales targets.
- Improved sales through targeted promotions and upselling techniques.
- Oversaw inventory and worked across restaurant positions to support timely service and labor needs.
Project Manager, Logistics Coordinator
Troy Clogg Landscape Associates
10.2017 - 05.2024
- Coordinated 10+ concurrent projects, keeping work on schedule and within approved budgets.
- Managed project budgets from $20,000 to $200,000 and monitored resource use.
- Tracked schedules, documentation, task assignments, and resource allocation using project management software.
- Led cross-functional teams and communicated project status, instructions, and emerging risks.
- Operated heavy machinery safely while supporting project execution.
Nursery Manager
English Gardens
06.2012 - 10.2016
- Coordinated plant, mulch, drainage, irrigation, and lighting materials for 10+ daily jobs.
- Organized logistics and loaded materials to prepare crews for daily project work.
- Managed and trained five team members while supporting a positive work environment.
- Tracked inventory and ordered materials from multiple vendors to maintain job supplies.
- Maintained project MSDS records as needed to support safety documentation.
Education
Interior Design (College coursework)
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Skills
- General management
- Restaurant and banquet operations
- Team leadership and training
- Client event planning
- Guest satisfaction
- Inventory and vendor ordering
- High-volume meal production
- Diet tray coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Project and logistics coordination
Certification
ServSafe Manager, Present, Landscape Industry Certified, Present, Michigan Green Industry, ServSafe Alcohol Certification, Present
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
MDOC
10.2025 - Current
Banquet Manager
Salem Hills Golf Course
01.2025 - 08.2025
General Manager
Bobcat Bonnie's
05.2024 - 01.2025
Project Manager, Logistics Coordinator
Troy Clogg Landscape Associates
10.2017 - 05.2024
Nursery Manager
English Gardens
06.2012 - 10.2016
Interior Design (College coursework)
Baker College of Auburn Hills