Whitley Stinson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Advanced Culinary Manager
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $50,000.
- Developed menus, recipes and ordering systems to maximize efficiency in the kitchen.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling, budgeting and inventory control.
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while maintaining quality standards.
- Displayed strong leadership skills by motivating employees during busy periods of service.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Advanced Culinary Manager
US Army
Fort Drum, NY
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained Food Service personnel in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Manager
US Army
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Count, Organized and balanced the cash drawer, filled out cashier slip; and make deposits while in the presence of the Food Service Advisor.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Culinary Management Manager
US Army
Clarksville, TN
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Successfully managed a Dining Facility and led multiple food service programs for thousands of soldiers daily.
- Researched new products available from vendors to determine potential cost savings opportunities for the restaurant.
- Collaborated with front of house manager to coordinate marketing, special events and menu changes.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Associates in Information Technology -
Hopkinsville Community College
09.2023
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Production and Processing
- Instructing
- Microsoft/Excel/PowerPoint
- ServSafe Qualified
- Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Representative
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Leading and Training
- Monitoring
- Good Judgement and Decision Making
- Operational Planning
- Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Leadership Trained
Certification
- Food Safety Culinary Manager Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Representative Certification
- Equal Opportunity Representative
- Ethics and AML Essentials for Real Estate Professionals
- Food Safety and Hygiene in catering Industry
Timeline
Advanced Culinary Manager
US Army
06.2019 - 12.2022
Advanced Culinary Manager
US Army
10.2017 - 06.2019
Manager
US Army
10.2015 - 10.2017
Culinary Management Manager
US Army
09.2010 - 09.2015
Associates in Information Technology -
Hopkinsville Community College
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