William Hodge
Elizabethton,Tennessee
Summary
Productive Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership. Experienced Restaurant Manager successful at overseeing high-volume, $3 million dollar restaurant. Versed in planning daily operations. Skilled at successfully overseeing staffing and inventory management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assist General Manager
Bob Evans Restaurant
Johnson City, TN
07.2026 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure high-quality food service.
- Trained and developed staff for optimal performance.
- Implemented standardized procedures to enhance customer experience.
Bar Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Bristol, TN
11.2025 - 07.2026
- Managed daily bar operations and staff scheduling for efficient service.
- Trained bartenders on drink preparation and customer service standards.
- Developed seasonal drink menus to enhance guest experience and offerings.
Kitchen Manager/Driver Supervisor
Meals on Wheels
Johnson City, TN
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Operated box truck on local delivery routes for daily freight transport.
- Followed traffic laws, safety rules, and company driving procedures.
- Assisted customers with loading, unloading packages onto, off box truck as needed.
- Utilized GPS navigation system when necessary for efficient routing purposes.
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Bristol, TN
03.2015 - 10.2023
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Maintained budgeted food costs using tools within inventory management system.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Elizabethton, Tennessee
02.2011 - 03.2015
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for restocking.
- Prepared menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton, TN05.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNSkills
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Product Rotation
- Purchasing
- Safe Food Handling
- Health Code Compliance
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Budget Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Employee Scheduling
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- First Aid Knowledge
- BOH Operations
- Order Accuracy
- Inventory Control
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Assist General Manager
Bob Evans Restaurant
07.2026 - Current
Bar Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
11.2025 - 07.2026
Kitchen Manager/Driver Supervisor
Meals on Wheels
10.2023 - 11.2025
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2015 - 10.2023
Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
02.2011 - 03.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Northeast State Community College
High School Diploma -
Happy Valley High School