Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Waynette McKenzie

Upper Darby,PA

Summary

Proven Dining Services Supervisor with a track record of enhancing customer service and streamlining inventory at Merrill Gardens. Excelled in food safety and team leadership, boosting staff productivity significantly. Skilled in food preparation and fostering teamwork, consistently ensuring dining excellence and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Merrill Gardens

Dining Services Supervisor
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Getting schedule done,coordinating food preparation, and supervising service staff.
  • Increased staff productivity by implementing comprehensive training programs and providing ongoing support.
  • Served as host for diners to drive pleasurable dining experiences.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for more effective ordering and reduced waste.

Dining Services Manager

White Horse Village
03.2022 - 02.2023

Job overview

Doing Schedule,making sure dining room is always tour ready,making sure servers are dressed in proper uniforms etc

Shannondell At Valley Forge

Dining Room Manager
10.2020 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and efficient service in the dining room.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Greeted guests, sat at tables and brought orders to assist front of house staff.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
  • Developed strong relationships with guests, resulting in a high rate of repeat clientele.

Bellingham Retirement

Dining Room Supervisor
09.2017 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Communicated effectively with dining staff and guests alike to promote adherence to dining room policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Trained, managed and scheduled dining staff, distributing hours, and assignments to leverage strengths of individual team members.
  • Circulated throughout dining room to assess general satisfaction of guests and identify appropriate opportunities to ask guests about dining experiences.
  • Coordinated high-quality dining services to meet or exceed guest expectations, enforcing quality standards and facilitating smooth operations.

Chester Valley Nursing & Rehab

Server
01.2013 - 09.2017

Job overview

Prep meals,work on train line etc

Education

St Monica’s College
Jamaica

Certificate from Hospitality
08.2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food presentation
  • Health regulations
  • Food safety
  • Employee scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Table setting

Timeline

Dining Services Supervisor
Merrill Gardens
02.2024 - Current
White Horse Village
Dining Services Manager
03.2022 - 02.2023
Dining Room Manager
Shannondell At Valley Forge
10.2020 - 03.2022
Dining Room Supervisor
Bellingham Retirement
09.2017 - 09.2020
Server
Chester Valley Nursing & Rehab
01.2013 - 09.2017
St Monica’s College
Certificate from Hospitality
Waynette McKenzie