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Rebekah Dillinger

Escondido

Summary

Dynamic kitchen and restaurant manager with a proven track record of 17 years at The Cowshed Bar and Grill, and 10 years at the Escondido Country Club, excelling in customer service and efficiency . Expert in training staff and enhancing teamwork, achieving rapid ticket times. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

I am looking for a long-term work family to invest in and learn from.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager/Bar Manager/Cook

The Cowshed Bar and Grill
02.2007 - 05.2025
  • Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained and operated a full kitchen.
  • Trained and mentored staff, enhancing restaurant skills and teamwork.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to their daily needs.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow.
  • Held all keys and codes for the building.
  • Balanced the bank, as well as daily tills and sales.
  • Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
  • Responsible for inventory and ordering.
  • Kept a tight knit group of employees.

Lounge Manager and Catering Lead

The Escondido Country Club
09.2002 - 12.2012
  • Spearheaded daily lounge operations, ensuring seamless service and customer satisfaction.
  • Responsible for all opening and closing procedures.
  • Held all building keys and codes.
  • Optimized inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost-effectiveness.
  • Fostered a welcoming atmosphere by cultivating strong relationships with members and guests.
  • Created open communication between kitchen and servers.
  • Reconciled cash drawers and tills.
  • Created employee schedules based on their availability.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees.
  • Adhered to all state laws involving operation and health codes.
  • Always strived to adhere to and maintain the goals and visions of the business.

Restaurant Manager

Pizza Nova
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Managed staff schedules, optimizing labor costs while maintaining service quality.
  • Implemented inventory control systems, reducing waste and improving profitability.
  • Trained new in compliance with corporate's expectations
  • Responsible for the safe shutdown and opening of the building.
  • Utilized troubleshooting skills to calmly and efficiently address any need of the customers or staff.
  • Maintained and processed inventory.
  • Encouraged teamwork.

Education

San Pasqual Highschool
Escondido

General Education -

Palomar College
San Marcos

Skills

  • Open availability: Days, nights, weekends, and holidays Can begin immediately
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Kitchen management
  • Safe food handling
  • Cash handling
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • POS systems
  • Cash drawer balancing

Certification

Food Handler's Card

LEAD Card



Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Pizza Nova
01.2009 - 01.2010

Kitchen Manager/Bar Manager/Cook

The Cowshed Bar and Grill
02.2007 - 05.2025

Lounge Manager and Catering Lead

The Escondido Country Club
09.2002 - 12.2012

San Pasqual Highschool

General Education -

Palomar College

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