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, COSome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts / Kinesiology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COSkills
- 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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