Xander Cherne
McKinney,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in customer service, multitasking, and time management. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through effective team motivation and service initiatives. Experienced assistant general manager skilled in bar management, staff training, and inventory oversight. Strong work ethic and adaptability, with a track record of quickly mastering new skills and working effectively without supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
McKinney, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Managed daily restaurant operations and staff schedules for optimal efficiency.
- Coordinated training sessions for new team members to uphold service standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering to maintain efficient stock levels.
- Monitored food safety practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented customer service initiatives to improve guest satisfaction experiences.
- Facilitated effective communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Ensured that customer service standards were met or exceeded at all times.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing documents.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
Bar Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
McKinney, TX
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Reorganized bar stations to streamline service flow.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
McKinney, TX
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored cash intake to reduce discrepancies.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Cook
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
McKinney, TX
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Host, Runner, Busser
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
McKinney, TX
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
- Swept floors, washed walls and windowsills, emptied trash receptacles and cleaned restrooms when needed.
- Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Frisco, TX05-2021
Skills
- Bar Management
- Staff Training
- Inventory Management
- Restaurant Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Guest Interaction
- Staff scheduling
- Training coordination
- Performance coaching
- Operational efficiency
Certification
- TABC- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- Food Handlers License
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
10.2025 - Current
Bar Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
08.2023 - 10.2025
Manager
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
08.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
08.2021 - 08.2022
Host, Runner, Busser
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse
08.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Independence High School