Wood M Dametas
LongHorn Steakhouse
Orlando,FL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dynamic restaurant and operations leader with over four years of management experience in high-volume food service environments. Expertise in team leadership, training, inventory management, food safety, guest service, and operational excellence drives consistent results. Proven success in leading teams to enhance efficiency, uphold quality standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Eager to leverage skills and experience to pursue advanced roles in Food & Beverage Management and Operations leadership.
Work History
Line Cook / Culinary Professional
2 Years 5 Months- Execute food preparation and cooking procedures while maintaining quality standards.
- Operate efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to maintain ticket times and guest satisfaction.
- Contribute to smooth daily kitchen operations during peak service periods.
Health Advisor
1 Year 7 Months- Consulted with clients to identify healthcare coverage needs.
- Built and maintained client relationships through effective communication.
- Generated leads and managed a sales pipeline.
- Developed strong skills in sales, presentations, negotiation, and customer service.
- Consistently worked toward performance and revenue goals.
Team Member, Team Leader, Shift Leader
3 Years 1 Month- Led daily operations in a high-volume restaurant environment, supervising team members and maintaining service standards.
- Trained and developed new employees while supporting onboarding and performance coaching.
- Assisted with inventory management, labor deployment, food safety compliance, and operational execution.
- Resolved guest concerns and contributed to a positive customer experience.
- Supported both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
Education
High School Diploma
BBA - Business & Leadership
Skills
Team Leadership
Training
Scheduling
Coaching
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Sales
Communication
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Operations
Operations Mgmt
Inventory Control
Food Safety
Labor Mgmt
Quality Control
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Line Cook / Culinary Professional
LongHorn Steakhouse
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Health Advisor
USHEALTH Advisors
11.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Team Member, Team Leader, Shift Leader
Chick-fil-A
10.2019 - 11.2022Read More
Liberty High School
High School Diploma
Read More
Point University
BBA from Business & Leadership
Read More
Additional Highlights
- 4+ years of leadership experience in restaurant operations.
- Experience in both front-of-house and back-of-house environments.
- High-volume restaurant experience.
- Sales and client relationship management background.
- Strong focus on team development and operational excellence.