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Terry Kriel

Toms River,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader and former Restaurant Owner at Terry’s Cafe, I excelled in streamlining operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Leveraging expertise in inventory management and staff leadership, I motivated teams to surpass service expectations, driving significant improvements in workflow efficiency. Skilled in business planning and problem-solving, I adeptly balanced financial planning with customer engagement to foster a positive dining experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Owner

Terry’s Cafe
01.1997 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency with strategic scheduling and inventory management.
  • Motivated staff to exceed customer expectations for enhanced service delivery.
  • Resolved guest complaints with a focus on satisfaction to maintain positive dining experiences.
  • Streamlined budgeting processes by analyzing expenses and adjusting operational strategies.

Education

Belleville High
Belleville, NJ

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Staff supervision
  • Business planning
  • Customer engagement
  • Staff management
  • Inventory management
  • Small business operations
  • Vendor relations
  • Food presentation
  • Staff leadership
  • Cost control
  • Financial planning
  • Employee scheduling
  • Food pairing
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Business marketing
  • Online ordering management
  • Waste reduction
  • Staff hiring
  • Health code compliance
  • Schedule coordination
  • Building maintenance
  • Operations management
  • Allergy awareness
  • Schedule management
  • Performance improvement
  • Labor cost controls
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales proficiency
  • Marketing strategy implementation
  • Local sourcing
  • Complaint investigation
  • Portion control
  • Portioning
  • Revenue generation
  • Promotional planning
  • Delivery coordination
  • Budget monitoring
  • Accounting oversight
  • Building upkeep
  • Vendor engagement
  • Customer service
  • Safe food handling
  • Team leadership
  • Menu pricing and writing
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Calm and pleasant demeanor
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Money handling
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Employee supervision
  • ServSafe food manager
  • Anticipating problems
  • Relationship building
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Managing deliveries
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Catering services
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Event coordination
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Managing reservations and large parties
  • Back of house management
  • Expense tracking
  • Supply ordering and management

Timeline

Restaurant Owner

Terry’s Cafe
01.1997 - 12.2024

Belleville High

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