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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

- Responsible for the training and managing of FOH restaurant staff in accordance to Forbes service standards - Oversaw the development and implementation of new outdoor dining experience, including the planning of sequence of service, as well and the production of training materials and SOPs.- Organized and operated numerous high-volume promotional holiday meal periods

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

- Oversaw restaurant new-concept grand opening, including staff hiring and onboarding, dining room and bar design, staff training, and SOP development- Manage daily restaurant operations of 180-seat open-air dining room and bar, ensuring all corporate procedures are followed by staff and all guest satisfaction and service standards are met- Responsible for restaurant financial performance, including table touches to increase check averages or to implement service recoveries when needed to reduce comps and waste

Richmond, Virginia, United States

- Oversee restaurant and bar operations within Marriott Richmond Downtown- Achieved TripAdvisor #1 restaurant in Richmond and TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Best of the Best award within first 4 months of role- Oversaw recruitment process through Paradox, including screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and ensuring timely progression through hiring process- Provide consistent training and supervision of staff to ensure adherence to White Lodging steps of service- Strive to achieve and surpass restaurant revenue, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement goals

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

- Assisted alongside host Tassie Pippert on the set of Un-Wine'd, a cooking and wine-pairing television show- Responsible for the preparation of ingredients for use during on-air recipe demonstrations, as well as the cleaning and organization of all dishes and prep areas between filming sets

- Analyzed inventory activity reports to identify areas of significant food waste and implement cost-saving practices- Organized initiative to improve drive-thru speed of service and overall customer satisfaction, using customer experience monitor metrics as a benchmark for overall progress- Orchestrated twice-daily sales contests at store level to increase check average, overall revenue, and team member motivation- Served as shift leader during store hours, responsible for creating staff line-ups and sending team members on breaks in accordance to Maryland labor laws- Contributed to discussions with store owner and directors involving team member promotion and progress

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

- Responsible for checking guests in and out of guest rooms- Maintain accurate documentation of all guests in house- Provide exceptional customer service by interacting with guests, as well as answering guest questions over the phone- Communicate all guest needs and requests to the appropriate departments and staff members- Inform guests of sights, attractions, and dining options located within proximity of hotel upon request

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

- Managed a unionized workforce across 3 outlets and oversaw multi-outlet restaurant operations within 665-room family resort hotel- Created liquor requisition forms and oversaw purchasing of beer and other liquors- Conducted interviews and follow-ups of potential job candidates in efforts to restore department workforce to pre-pandemic staffing levels- Gained proficiency in OpenTable, Yelp Reservations, and Kronos timecard systems- Cross-trained in numerous positions within outlets, including server assistant, host, barback, food runner, and kitchen expeditor

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

- Employed at on-campus Chick-fil-A dining location- Responsible for preparation of food items in accordance with both Aramark and Chick-fil-A corporate food-safety policies and procedures- Packaged entrees and sides of individual orders, utilizing expediting technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency- Held co-workers accountable to food-safety practices throughout both the kitchen and register areas

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

- Crafted authentic Italian appetizers, entrees, and desserts in a semi-formal setting- Responsible for management an preparation of ingredient inventory- Coordinated with other kitchen stations to ensure timely completion of dishes- Ensured exemplary workstation sanitation and food quality standards