- Enjoy participating in outdoor activates camping, boating and hiking with my family and dogs for overall physical and mental well-being
- Gardening
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Volunteer Work
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Involved with Carter's Dog rescue
Sara Allardyce
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Owner/Operator at The Tartan Tavern, excelling in small business operations and customer relations. Proven track record in managing high-performing teams and optimizing financial performance. Skilled in event planning and fostering a positive workplace culture, while actively engaging in community initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Owner/Operator of Pub-Restaurant
The Tartan Tavern
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business. Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Hired and organized the Live Entertainment calendar for a busy pub. Planned, organize all large events.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies including Ontario Health and AGCO Alcohol and Gaming commission of Ontario. Also the daily procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Restaurant Manager/Training Manager Bar Tender/Manager
Eastside Mario's
09.1999 - 02.2015
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records. Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Launch new menu' demonstrated and new items. Prepared other stores for grand opens.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Assembly Line Worker
J.C.I. Johnson Controls
11.2003 - 12.2007
- Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
- Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new assembly processes quickly as required for evolving project specifications.
- Contributed to improved workplace safety by consistently following proper operating procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr F J. Donevan Collegiate
Oshawa, ONSkills
- Customer relations, great communication Enjoy working with public
- Small business operations
- Volunteer in the Blind community Very involved with different program's, and have organized many different outings and planned events Have helped raised funds for WR McDonald school for the Blind in Brantford
- Relationship building, Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Valid Driver's license
- Clean driving record
Certification
Smart Serve
Food Safety Handlers Certificate
C.P.R. Certification, & First aid
Certification's from various workplace workshop's
~ Communication skills, and strategies for conflicts.
L.A.S.T
~ Sensory disability awareness
~ Disability Awareness Training through C.I.L.
~ Workplace adaption to Disabilities
Interests
Timeline
Owner/Operator of Pub-Restaurant
The Tartan Tavern
02.2015 - 11.2022
Assembly Line Worker
J.C.I. Johnson Controls
11.2003 - 12.2007
Restaurant Manager/Training Manager Bar Tender/Manager
Eastside Mario's
09.1999 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Dr F J. Donevan Collegiate
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