Zachary Miller
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 6 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Taqueria Z
Edwardsville, IL
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
Advertising Manager / Owner
Self Employeed
Eedwardsville, IL
06.2007 - 12.2016
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services and work with customers, company officials and advertising agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2007
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2004
Skills
- Investigating Complaints
- Labor Cost Controls
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Front of House Management
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Performance Improvement
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Standard Operating Procedures Maintenance
- Health Code Compliance
- Money Handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Handling Chemicals
- Brand Loyalty
- Anticipating Problems
- Billing and Payment Processing
- Station Preparation
- Portion Control
- Restaurant Operation
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Menu Pricing and Writing
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Taqueria Z
07.2016 - 07.2022
Advertising Manager / Owner
Self Employeed
06.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kaskaskia College
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