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Kayden Brooks

Saint John,NB

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Winery Worker

WineKitz
11.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure reliability and longevity of machinery used in the winery process.
  • Assisted in the bottling process for accurate packaging and labeling of finished wine products.
  • Helped maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when handling chemicals or operating machinery during the course of daily duties.
  • Engaged customers during tastings, providing knowledgeable recommendations based on individual preferences and tastes.
  • Aided in conducting regular inventory checks for proper tracking of wine stocks and supplies.
  • Supported high-quality wine production by assisting in fermentation, aging, and blending processes.

Landscape Foreman

Homestar Inc
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
  • Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
  • Diagnosed lawn and garden issues and recommended targeted solutions.

Restaurant Manager

Greco
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Interacted positively with customers while promoting hotel facilities and services.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.

Meat Clerk

On The Vine
05.2019 - 04.2021
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
  • Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
  • Maintained excellent levels of food safety by frequently checking product dates and temperatures.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

Education

Business Administration: Marketing

NBCC
Saint John
06.2025

Bartending, Customer Service, Inventory Management

Local Bartending School
Saint John
11.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint John High School
Saint John, NB
06.2021

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Food service background
  • Cost-controls
  • Passion for customer satisfaction
  • Trained in performance and wage reviews
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

References

Trevor Murray - Winekitz SJ (Owner): (506) 654-2931

Sean Fillmore - On the Vine (Owner): (506) 608-0416


Timeline

Winery Worker

WineKitz
11.2022 - Current

Landscape Foreman

Homestar Inc
04.2022 - 11.2022

Restaurant Manager

Greco
04.2021 - 04.2022

Meat Clerk

On The Vine
05.2019 - 04.2021

Business Administration: Marketing

NBCC

Bartending, Customer Service, Inventory Management

Local Bartending School

High School Diploma -

Saint John High School
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