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Emilio Reeves

Grand Junction

Summary

High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities. Dedicated to improving team performance and meeting high standards for fine dinning experience and hospitality . Hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and a focused mentality, with a solid background in the food industry with 5+ years of experience. Driven to go above and beyond to satisfy customers, improve operations and support team members. Looking for challenging role in culinary management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Rock Slide Brewery
07.2024 - Current
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.

Restaurant Server

Dos Hombres
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.

Director of Food and Beverage

Holiday Inn
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
  • Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
  • Developed and standardized new recipes to diversify kitchen offerings.
  • Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
  • Estimated supply requirements based on historical needs and projected business levels by accounting for special local events or sports games.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned various stages of food production.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School
Palisade, CO

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts / Kinesiology

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Skills

  • Restaurant operations management
  • Kitchen oversight
  • Recruitment
  • Menu development
  • Labor and food cost control
  • Complaint resolution
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Certification

  • Serve Safe Manager Certification
  • Food Handlers Certification





Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Rock Slide Brewery
07.2024 - Current

Restaurant Server

Dos Hombres
03.2022 - 07.2024

Director of Food and Beverage

Holiday Inn
02.2019 - 03.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts / Kinesiology

Colorado Mesa University

High School Diploma -

Palisade High School

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