Knowledgeable and hardworking with a hands-on style and good grasp of marketing, personnel management, inventory coordination and all other areas of restaurant operations. Excellent skills in maintaining records, planning operations, and administering financial operations. Skilled in controlling food costs and labor hours. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Top Donair
Edmonton, AB
01.2020 - 09.2021
Managed daily operations of a busy Mediterranean restaurant.
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure food quality and safety standards.
Developed menus featuring authentic donair recipes and local ingredients.
Trained new employees on customer service and food preparation techniques.
Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across foodservice, storage and preparation stations.
Daycare Teacher
Montessori In and Out of School Care
Edmonton, AB
01.2003 - 11.2006
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in a nurturing environment.
Maintained a safe and clean classroom to promote health and well-being.
Observed children's behavior to support individual learning needs and preferences.
Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
Assisted in organizing educational materials and resources for various lessons.
Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.