Yvonne Cheek
Franklin,IN
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking employee with an unwavering commitment to family. Being a wife and mother to four wonderful teenagers holds immense importance in my life. I bring this same level of dedication and determination to my professional endeavors. Recognized for a strong work ethic, consistently striving for excellence and taking pride in delivering results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill-Greenwood, IN
Greenwood, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Opened and closed the bar in a timely and responsible manner
- Gained regular customers by serving beer, wine, and other beverages in a prompt and friendly way
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area
- Recommended the restaurant's food menu to bar guests.
Front of House Manager
Texas Corral-Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all culinary, restaurant, beverage, and kitchen operations
- Effectively supervised dining floor staff to ensure professional service and guest satisfaction during hours of operation.
Restaurant Manager
Texas Corral | Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Recruited, trained, and developed top-quality service industry talent
- Kept day-to-day operations in line with budget using shift management strategies and optimal food and labor controls
- Protected restaurant profits with good security protocols, supply management strategies, and team scheduling expertise
- Worked with FOH and BOH staff to support superior service delivery
- Enhanced business with continuous improvement in team training, customer engagement, and marketing strategy
- Counted cash and receipts and completed bank deposits.
Lumber Yard Worker
Culpepper | Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Sorted lumber by grade and removed unsalable items from inventory
- Supported housekeeping and safety initiatives by reliably completing checklists
- Handled shipping tasks, preparing, tagging, and securing containers
- Kept records current, continuously entering materials movements into computer system.
Server
O Charlie's | Avon , IN
Avon, IN
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Followed safety, sanitization, and food handling guidelines
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to customers
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards, and cash transactions
- Explained new menu item, seasonal, and daily special details.
Education
Associate's degree - HIT
ITT Technical Institute
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Preparation
- Sales
- Basic math
- Cash handling
- Phone etiquette
- Stocking
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Toddler care
- Experience with children
- Restaurant Management
- Serving Experience
- Restaurant Experience
Certification
- Driver's License, 09/01/27
- Bartender License
Timeline
Bartender/Server
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill-Greenwood, IN
01.2023 - Current
Front of House Manager
Texas Corral-Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2022
Restaurant Manager
Texas Corral | Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2022
Lumber Yard Worker
Culpepper | Shelbyville, IN
11.2020 - 01.2021
Server
O Charlie's | Avon , IN
01.2019 - 06.2019
Associate's degree - HIT
ITT Technical Institute