Tristen Harrison
Salem,VA
Summary
Efficient and productive professional in the food service management field, skilled at completing tasks with speed and accuracy. Possess strong capabilities in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation of food service establishments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bubba's 33
Roanoke, Virginia
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff and delegated tasks efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and protocols.
- Coordinated kitchen operations during peak service hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Restaurant General Manager
Chipotle Grill
Roanoke, VA
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Managed busy and highly popular restaurant with professional, well-trained staff.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Prepared strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
Restaurant General Manager
TacoBell
Roanoke, VA
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Delivering unique and enjoyable dining experiences to customers
- Coaches team members on company values and creates a pleasant environment to keep the restaurant warm and inviting
- Leads with enthusiasm by mentoring team members and delivering exemplary service.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
Restaurant General Manager
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
Roanoke, VA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Managed busy and highly popular restaurant with professional, well-trained staff.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
Education
Certificate -
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bedford, VA06-2012
Skills
- Financial management
- Inventory management
- Customer engagement
- Performance coaching
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Labor management
- Hiring decisions
- Food safety
- Operations management
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Goal setting
- Motivational style
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bubba's 33
06.2023 - 09.2025
Restaurant General Manager
Chipotle Grill
07.2021 - 06.2025
Restaurant General Manager
TacoBell
06.2018 - 07.2021
Restaurant General Manager
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
07.2015 - 07.2018
Certificate -
International Sports Science Association
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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