Tony Smalls Sr
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Owner with extensive knowledge and capabilities within the restaurant industry. Good verbal and written communication, conflict management and organizational abilities. Self-driven individual with proven history of maximizing productivity and revenue. Solid understanding of good business practices, customer service expertise, strong leadership skills. Performed for 28 years in all aspects of the food industry from fast casual to fine dining. Four year U.S. Army veteran.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Cane Patch Kitchen
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
- Developed menus that featured local ingredients while meeting customer demands.
- Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Line Cook
Cane Patch Kitchen
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Kitchen Manager
LuLu's Cafe
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
Kitchen Manager
Beef 'O' Brady's
Surfside Beach, SC
03.2006 - 12.2012
Farm Manager
Freewoods Farm
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2000 - 02.2006
- Directed efficient crop production to maximize resource utilization and consistently meet schedule and financial demands.
- Inspected fields regularly to ensure proper fertilization levels are maintained.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
Concrete Finisher
Long Bay Concrete & Construction
North Myrtle Beach, SC
04.1994 - 03.2000
- Leveled and smoothed freshly placed concrete with a straight edge or float.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
Education
Veteran Sustainable Agriculture Training - Sustainable Agriculture
Archi's Acres
Escondido, CA12-2013
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School
Myrtle Beach, SC05-1989
Skills
- Staff Management
- Labor Cost Controls
- Portion Control
- Staff Leadership
- Health Code Compliance
- Operations Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Vendor Relations
- Staff Hiring
- Delivery Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Financial Planning
- Waste Reduction
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Cane Patch Kitchen
03.2015 - Current
Line Cook
Cane Patch Kitchen
03.2015 - Current
Kitchen Manager
LuLu's Cafe
01.2013 - 01.2015
Kitchen Manager
Beef 'O' Brady's
03.2006 - 12.2012
Farm Manager
Freewoods Farm
01.2000 - 02.2006
Concrete Finisher
Long Bay Concrete & Construction
04.1994 - 03.2000
Veteran Sustainable Agriculture Training - Sustainable Agriculture
Archi's Acres
High School Diploma -
Socastee High School
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