Troy Wyman
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Having spent many years in the restaurant and customer service industry, I've learned how to work with all kinds of people to achieve the best outcomes for everyone involved. My people skills are one of my strongest attributes, and as a former stutterer, clear communication has become essential to my success.
As a restaurant owner, I was constantly interacting with a wide range of personalities, often needing to adapt in real time. These experiences helped me grow not just as a leader, but also as a problem solver. They taught me the value of patience, empathy, and quick thinking—qualities I bring to every professional situation.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Boynton Diner
Boynton Beach, FL
2004.10 - Current
- As the owner, I was responsible for the cooking and quality of the meals served, the employees serving the guests, and the day-to-day operations, including scheduling and payroll. Health department inspections and the ability to pass were my responsibility. Come up with new and creative specials on a daily basis, and follow food trends that are relevant to our clientele.
- Trained and supervised staff on best practices for food preparation and service.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in proper food preparation techniques.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
Owner Catering
Rising Star Catering
Delray Beach, Florida
1989.08 - 2004.09
- Provided hot lunches to private and public schools as well as day cares following the nutritional guide lines of the National School Lunch Program
- Managed daily operations of catering services for various events.
- Developed menus tailored to dietary requirements.
- Supervised kitchen staff at multiple locations to ensured adherence to safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with the Department of Health
Mobil Disc Jockey
Music Works Talent
West Palm Beach, Florida
1989.08 - 2001.02
- Provided Musical (prerecorded) entertainment for various events: Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Quinceaneras, Bar and Bat Mitzvas, Award Ceremonies, events like that.
- Coordinated with clients to understand their music preferences and event needs.
- Set up sound equipment and ensured proper functionality before events.
- Engaged guests through interactive music selection and requests during events.
- Managed event schedules to ensure timely transitions between activities.
- worked with event planners to create seamless entertainment experiences between the catering company and the events needing to take place
Kitchen Manager
Smoke Signals Restaurant
Boynton Beach, FL
1986.09 - 1988.11
- Responsible for creating a menu from scratch in a startup restaurant
- Establish relationships with food sales associates, procuring the product at the correct price, to keep food costs in line.
- Trained new employees on safety, cooking, and cleaning procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including food preparation, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure quality food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zion Lutheran High School
Deerfield Beach, FL1985-06
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
South Tech Academy
Boynton Beach, FLSkills
- Menu development
- Vendor negotiation
- Reliability
- Customer service
- Food safety standards
- Staff training
- Event management
- Labor cost controls
- Inventory management
- Health code compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Typing
Certification
- Serve Safe Food Manager 1986-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Boynton Diner
2004.10 - Current
Owner Catering
Rising Star Catering
1989.08 - 2004.09
Mobil Disc Jockey
Music Works Talent
1989.08 - 2001.02
Kitchen Manager
Smoke Signals Restaurant
1986.09 - 1988.11
High School Diploma -
Zion Lutheran High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
South Tech Academy