Whitney Grinager
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Experienced with overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning. Uses leadership skills to improve staff performance and drive customer satisfaction. Track record of maintaining high standards in food safety, inventory management, and service excellence.
Professional with strong background in hospitality management, ready to drive operational excellence and elevate guest satisfaction. Adept at team collaboration, leading staff to meet and exceed goals, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, customer service, and financial oversight. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining high standards.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid history of managing restaurant operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven track record of optimizing workflow and improving staff performance through effective training and leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Restaurant management professional skilled in streamlining operations and elevating dining experiences. Known for driving team collaboration and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving business needs. Expertise in staff training, customer service, and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Aero Service Group
Minneapolis
I currently am in charge of all liquor orders, I also do orders for our grab and go store in our restaurant here at the airport. I manage the foh schedules and do paperwork, such as inventory, invoices, marketing, hiring, I’m also currently training in my new general manager, showing him all of the financial behind the scenes work.
Restaurant Manager
Granite City Food & Brewery
Maple Grove, MN
03.2015 - 05.2025
I have started all the way from being a host to becoming an assist general manager. I worked there for 10 years in all different positions, I have personally trained in over 50+ managers including general managers and executive chefs. I have done inventory, invoices, schedules, sales inventory, maintenance, I have been on corporate calls working with P&Ls and other financial responsibilities as well as set up and manages as well as cooked for caterings and private events. I am always eager to learn new things and I am great with the team members. I managed the floor. Put in liquor orders, it was also a brewery so I am also trained how to brew beer. I worked as a kitchen manager as well so I have the skills to work in the kitchen. I have very many different talents and skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osseo High School
Osseo, MN07.2011
Skills
My best skills is how well I adapt to new situations and how fast I learn new things, I have worked for aero service group for a little over a year and have learned 3 different restaurants under our umbrella including staff names and each of their own contributions and personalities as well as learning the different dynamics of how each store operates even learning each of their own contributions restaurants diverse menus and recipes
Certification
I have a server safe in food and alcohol as well as a certificate from the health department so I work in any kitchen in Minnesota
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Granite City Food & Brewery
03.2015 - 05.2025
Restaurant Manager
Aero Service Group
High School Diploma -
Osseo High School