Christine Blunck
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with a proven track record at Christine Blunck, excelling in team management and operations oversight. Achieved significant cost reductions while enhancing kitchen efficiency and staff performance. Skilled in inventory control and customer engagement, fostering a thriving dining environment through effective problem-solving and strategic vendor negotiations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Christine Blunck
545 Haight St. San Francisco CA 94112
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
- Managed financial operations for streamlined efficiency, reducing overall expenses and maximizing profits.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Effectively managed payroll responsibilities while adhering to budgetary constraints, promoting cost-effective staffing practices across all shifts.
Restaurant Manager
Jennifer Tucci
545 Haight St. San Francisco CA 94117
04.2007 - 07.2019
- 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.
- 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.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Grill Cook
Jennifer Tucci
06.2000 - 07.2019
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
Cashier
Jenifer Tucci
06.2000 - 07.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Waitress
Jenifer Tucci
545 Haight St., San Francisco CA 94117
06.2000 - 07.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bernholt Brecht Hochschule
Germany Solingen 01-1991
Skills
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Point of sale (POS) system operation
- Organization and prioritization
- Food background
- Food presentation
- Staff hiring
- Problem-solving
- Inventory management
- Food pairing
- Health code compliance
- Customer service
Certification
- Certified Food manager
- Licensed drivers class C, M1
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Christine Blunck
07.2019 - 12.2024
Restaurant Manager
Jennifer Tucci
04.2007 - 07.2019
Grill Cook
Jennifer Tucci
06.2000 - 07.2019
Cashier
Jenifer Tucci
06.2000 - 07.2019
Waitress
Jenifer Tucci
06.2000 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Bernholt Brecht Hochschule