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Eric Moton

Anaheim

Summary

Results-oriented professional with a strong background in restaurant operations and team leadership. Expertise in staff training, performance analysis, and problem-solving, dedicated to improving customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. I set and achieve prodigious goals in hopes of inspiring anyone I collaborate with.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Service Manager

Olive Garden
Santa Ana
05.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily restaurant operations and ensured compliance with company standards.
  • Managed staff schedules and coordinated team activities for smooth service flow.
  • Trained new employees on service protocols and menu knowledge for customer satisfaction.

• Track, analyze and consistently monitor objectives to achieve KPI’s

  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive dining experience.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to support restaurant needs effectively.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.
  • Adhered to customer service standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
  • Represented the service department in executive meetings, providing reports and insights on performance and initiatives.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Operations Manager

Raising canes
Stanton
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed daily restaurant operations and ensured adherence to company standards.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
  • Oversaw inventory management and coordinated supply orders for restaurant needs.
  • Developed schedules for team members to optimize labor efficiency and coverage.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve operational workflows and processes.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided feedback to team members.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.

Service Manager

Red Lobster
Inglewood
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw daily restaurant operations and ensured compliance with company standards.
  • Managed staff schedules and coordinated team activities for smooth service flow.
  • Trained new employees on service protocols and menu knowledge for customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate updates and reinforce service quality.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Education

Anaheim Adult Education
Buena Park, CA

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory control
  • Performance analysis
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Employee supervision
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Waste control
  • Financial controls
  • Client retention strategies
  • Forecasting
  • Leadership development
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • New employee hiring
  • KPI monitoring
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Staff training and development
  • Problem-solving
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Service Manager

Olive Garden
05.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Raising canes
02.2020 - 05.2021

Service Manager

Red Lobster
10.2018 - 02.2020

Anaheim Adult Education
Eric Moton