Justin March
Paradise,NL
Summary
Responsible kitchen and front of house manager offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Front of House Team Member
Pie Junkie & Bakery
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Lake Staff
Arbour Lake Residents Association
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control, and presentation within service goal times.
- Communicated stand offerings and answered guest questions regarding orders.
Landscaper
Country Pride Lawn Care
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Art Teacher
Hugh A. Bennett Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
Pizzaiolo
Famoso Neapolitan Pizza
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
Courtesy Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Collected over 100 shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Addressed customer complaints in a friendly and helpful manner to restore satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled shelf restocks and merchandised front lane areas to drive sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing
Alberta University of The Arts
Calgary, AB04.2019
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Effective Customer Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Chef Support
- Cash Control
- Hospitality Management
Cook, Musician, Artist
In my free time I love to cook for my friends and family, as well as write and perform my own music and draw charcoal portraits. My passion for creating permeates just about everything I do.
Timeline
Lake Staff
Arbour Lake Residents Association
05.2019 - 08.2019
Landscaper
Country Pride Lawn Care
05.2018 - 09.2018
Kitchen Manager/Front of House Team Member
Pie Junkie & Bakery
10.2016 - 12.2021
Art Teacher
Hugh A. Bennett Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Pizzaiolo
Famoso Neapolitan Pizza
06.2014 - 09.2014
Courtesy Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Drawing
Alberta University of The Arts
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