Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
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Yvonne Kourkoutis

Bethel Park,PA

Summary

Hardworking culinary professional bringing proven experience in high-volume dining restaurants. Manages multiple covers while motivating and supervising cooking teams. Innovative and resourceful team player with expertise in creative menu development. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Manager

TGI Fridays
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Restaurant Supervisor

Marathon Diner
10.2021 - 01.2024
  • Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty.
  • Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared.
  • Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations.
  • Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
  • Directed both FOH and BOH employees through daily tasks and monitored performance throughout day.
  • Coordinated with vendors to guarantee timely delivery of food and beverage supplies.

Skills

  • Staff and Operations Management
  • Service Quality Enhancements
  • Resources Allocation
  • Hospitality
  • Performance Monitoring and reviewing
  • Customer Service and Relations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Restaurant Policies and Procedures
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Hiring and Training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability

Certification

RAMP Certified

Timeline

Service Manager

TGI Fridays
02.2024 - Current

Restaurant Supervisor

Marathon Diner
10.2021 - 01.2024

RAMP Certified

Yvonne Kourkoutis