 Recognized as 2021 Kitchen Manager of the Year for outstanding performance throughout entire company of 80 domestic and international restaurants. Began employment as dishwasher and advanced to management position at company’s highest grossing location. Directly led back of house staff of 30 employees and further responsible for 60 front of house employees. Completed operations such as inventory, hiring, staffing, purchasing, scheduling, and equipment maintenance and repair. Oversaw labor and food costs to maximize store profit; minimized waste of product. Given proximity of restaurant to highly attended city events, analyzed and would revise budget and staff to accommodate increased volume of customers and sales. Trained senior managers and peers from fellow stores. Mentored employees and fostered their professional growth; found this aspect of leadership purposeful and rewarding. Developed important relations with clients, business associates, food delivery persons, transporters, culinary director, and upper management.

 Under time-sensitive deadlines, assembled build frame packs and built trusses, loaded and unloaded semi-trailer trucks, operated machinery, and drove lumber deliveries. Sole repairman of trusses on-site; read engineering blueprints and used computerized drafting program to design sound and state compliant structures. Received 20% increase in pay after year with company.

 Assisted customers in flooring department of hardware store; answered questions and provided educated recommendations. Learned useful customer service skills. Operated forklift and reach trucks; counted inventory. Completed multiple HAZMAT and safety courses.