Manager, Associate Manager

To effectively utilize more than ten years experience in food service, and food service management with a thriving company that offers growth , development, and increasing promotional opportunities

August 2004 to Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon Present Southern Pines, NC.
Kitchen Manager
My current responsibilities are primarily administrative, and managerial in nature. This includes staffing, scheduling work hours, training, hiring and firing. I currently manage a staff of 12 to 15 employees. Additional responsibilities include, establishing and maintaining a profitable and sanitary environment, controlling food costs, office supplies and equipment, and controlling all overhead costs. We operate with an extreme focus on profitability and top line sales, simultaneously meeting the individual consumer needs. I am intimately involved in marketing and sales growth.



November 2002 to Golden Corral August 2004 Fayetteville,NC.
Associate Manager

As Associate Manager I was responsible for staffing in both the back of house(B.O.H.) and the front of house (F.O.H.) I was responsible for all costs, including culinary, labor, equipment, and overhead. I was responsible for ordering and inventories. I opened and closed the restaurant, managed deliveries, and ensured guest satisfaction from both food and dining perspectives.



June 1997 to Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar
October 2002 Fayetteville,NC.
Kitchen Manager
As the Kitchen Manager, I was responsible for the production, staffing and ordering in the kitchen. I was also responsible for maintaining costs, both food and labor. I was responsible to insure adequate staffing in all positions, scheduling, and analyzing and forecasting cuisine needs in the kitchen.

1996 Westover High School
High School diploma with a general GPA of 3.76
General Studies. Hotel/Restaurant classes. Business Classes