Kolin Benson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with a proven track record at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude fostering a safety-conscious environment. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Manager
Dairy Queen
Lower Sackville, NS
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment, keeping facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Ensured a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock
- Managed grill station, ensuring an organized kitchen for fast delivery
Assistant Manager
KFC Restaurant
Cole Harbour, NS
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service
- Established team priorities and scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assistant Manager/Manager
Dairy Queen Store
Main Street/Dartmouth Crossing
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Helped develop/open new store location in Dartmouth Crossing
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules
Team Member/Restaurant Shift Manager
KFC Restaurant
Multiple Locations
03.2005 - 02.2017
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Traveled to other provinces to open new locations and trained new staff members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
Dartmouth, NSKFC And Dairy Queen
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Professional and passionate and motivated individual
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Operations Management
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safety-conscious mindset
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Grill Manager
Dairy Queen
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
KFC Restaurant
06.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager/Manager
Dairy Queen Store
02.2017 - 06.2021
Team Member/Restaurant Shift Manager
KFC Restaurant
03.2005 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
KFC And Dairy Queen