Thomas Wray
Angleton,TX
Summary
A seasoned Restaurant Manager/Kitchen Manager, I excelled at The Red Snapper, enhancing operational efficiency and quality. My leadership significantly improved customer satisfaction and staff performance. Expert in inventory control and team management, I adeptly balanced labor costs, achieving a notable increase in profitability. I developed recipes and supervised all aspects of food preparation, including training cooks on how to prepare dishes served at The Red Snapper.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager / Kitchen Manager
The Red Snapper
04.1999 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest Miami Senior High
Miami FLSkills
- Team management
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Customer engagement
- Staff management
- Menu development
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Trained in performance and wage reviews
- Regulatory compliance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
Certification
Texas Food Safety Manager Certification; Learn2Serve
Timeline
Restaurant Manager / Kitchen Manager
The Red Snapper
04.1999 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Southwest Miami Senior High
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