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Wendy Gruber

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

I am a hard worker. I like to be busy. I prefer physical work over office tasks any day. I am a team player and I can get along with any co worker. I don't shy away from hard work .

While its true the longer we were in business we had other managers and plenty of staff to do the heavy lifting so to speak, I was still very hands on. It was common for people not to show up for their shift, or for us to be busier then expected. At these times, I would get to work myself. Nothing was physically too demanding for me.

For the last year I have spent all my time remodeling my house. Including plumbing, painting, dry wall, and flooring. I am also a welder. This is quite physical as well. Materials are heavy and the work is labor intensive.

I know I'd be a great addition. I look forward to the chance to prove myself as a valuable member of the Trader Joe's family.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Barrio Cafe, Inc.
03.2002 - 06.2024
  • I was responsible for almost everything but writing the dining room menu and cooking the food. I managed the finances from Payroll to operating expenses.
  • I managed a staff of 26 employees
  • I kept all licensing current.
  • I kept track of all equipment to make sure everything was operating well. I did repairs myself when I could or made arrangements for repair or replacement.
  • I took took alcohol inventory and ordered alcohol weekly.
  • I placed food orders as needed.
  • I made weekly schedules for all employees.
  • I kept myself current on all food and alcohol certification.
  • I physically sat guests and tended the bar on a regular basis. I served food, bussed tables and washed dishes as needed.
  • I prepared menus for catered events as well as wrote equipment list for pull and loading.
  • On catered events, I did set up and take down as well as working the events.
  • I managed all staff to keep a safe working environment for all.

Caterer

Fine Host
Tempe , Arizona
01.1998 - 01.2002

I worked in all front of house capacities for catered events. These included anything from weddings, buffets, plated meals, to offsite private events. I also worked concessions at Sun Devil Stadium as well as Gammage Auditorium.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

ASU
Tempe AZ

Skills

    I am experienced on point of sale systems such as Clover, Toast and Aloha I can operate day to day functions as well as inputting new information

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Barrio Cafe, Inc.
03.2002 - 06.2024

Caterer

Fine Host
01.1998 - 01.2002

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

ASU
Wendy Gruber