Vinoi Saokho
Chicago,IL
Summary
A motivated professional with experience in health, production, and food service, demonstrating a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. I hope to aspire and grow in a company where I can learn and increase skill and knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hogsalt Hospitality
Chicago, IL, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Performed bartender duties to support acquiring Esthetician License.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance, and customer relationships.
Restaurant Manager
LM Restaurant Group
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Coaching team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Operations Manager
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible in operations and stood in as GM for a high volume restaurant.
- Supervised in daily operations within and held managers accountable in areas of responsibilities.
- Observed and ensured proper food safety standards, customer service and eyes of the customer are exceeded upon expectations.
- Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demands.
- Reviewed applications and involved directly within the hiring needs. Maintained a par of +85 staff.
- Reviewed P&L to ensure sales and reports are in compliance with company standards.
- Ensured morale within the restaurant to execute proper training of standard and culture is withheld.
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
09.2014 - 09.2020
- Manages personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
- Supervised employees to ensure proper food code and success in running the cafe.
- Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance.
Machine Operator
Lake Cable LLC
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted in the startup of a secondary plant. Building structure and enforcement of new systems and operations.
- Obtained a certification in forklift operations and training.
- Participated in the training of new hires.
- Maintained and worked within a team to ensure wire bunchers were met toward product levels and protocol was met.
Chiropractic Assistant/ Intern
Family Chiropractic Clinic
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintained the front desk and participated in answering phone calls, filing, and billing.
- Set up new patient records and processed x-rays.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions, and prepared patients for physician set appointments.
Education
Certificate - Esthetics
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
Chicago, IL04-2024
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Elkhart, IN01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College
Skills
- Self- Motivated
- Team Building
- Billing/ Scheduling
- Orientation/ Training Process
- People Management/ Development
- Systems implementation
- Customer relationship management
- Organizational Management
- Trend Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Product Knowledge
- Treatment Recommendation
- Health Code Compliance
Affiliations
- Volunteer work for St. Joseph Hospital ( 2019)
- Summer Volunteer for Kalamazoo Public Schools (2009-2012)
Timeline
Bartender
Hogsalt Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
Restaurant Manager
LM Restaurant Group
12.2022 - 10.2023
Operations Manager
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers
09.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
09.2014 - 09.2020
Machine Operator
Lake Cable LLC
04.2012 - 08.2016
Chiropractic Assistant/ Intern
Family Chiropractic Clinic
09.2011 - 05.2012
Certificate - Esthetics
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College