Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Thomas Wallace

Gravette

Summary

A dedicated and hardworking individual with a strong work ethic. Excels at building teams and creating personable experiences that drive sales. Proven ability to adapt to new systems and directives seamlessly, while also guiding and supporting colleagues. Quick wit enables handling of intense situations and effective de-escalation of issues. Remains calm and collected, always prioritizing the needs of guests/customers and the company.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Red Lobster
11.2007 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.

Education

College Degree - undefined

Skills

  • Profit & Loss
  • Bartending
  • Food Preparation
  • Leadership
  • Recruiting
  • Food service
  • Restaurant experience
  • Analysis skills
  • Hospitality
  • Management
  • Relationship management
  • Guest services
  • Sales management
  • Supervising experience
  • Computer skills
  • Profit & loss
  • Culinary Experience
  • Restaurant management
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Kitchen management
  • Serving Experience
  • Assistant Manager Experience
  • Budgeting
  • Cash register
  • Customer relationship management
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Guest Services
  • POS
  • Sales
  • Public relations
  • Sales Management
  • Marketing
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Restaurant Management
  • Serving
  • Inventory Control
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Food Safety
  • Supervising Experience
  • OpenTable

Certification

  • Bartender License
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License
  • ServSafe
  • March 2024 to March 2029

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Red Lobster
11.2007 - Current

College Degree - undefined

Thomas Wallace