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Sean Walker

Winnipeg

Summary

20+ years experience in the hospitality industry (10 years management). Highly experienced in providing outstanding customer service within a hospitality setting. Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment, utilizing good time management, organizational and stress management skills

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Forklift Operator

Mackow Industries
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Collaborated in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.
  • Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate.

Kitchen Manager

Leopold's Tavern OV
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate and Supervise our restaurant's kitchen staff according to food safety standards.
  • Experienced with recruiting, training, and scheduling cooks.
  • Executing quality control of food leaving the kitchen.
  • Managed Inventory and Food Costs
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Built and maintained and positive relationship with FOH.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.

BOH Supervisor

Leopold's Tavern, South Oz
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintain quality and consistency of all food served.
  • Ensure all kitchen staff adhere to all health and safety regulations.
  • Purchase food and cleaning supplies as needed.
  • Assist with inventory counts.
  • Educate and develop skills of others.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house teams during high-volume periods to ensure smooth service flow without compromising food quality.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, effectively managing BOH staff and promoting open communication among team members.

BOH Supervisor

NuBurger
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Trained, and supervised other staff members.
  • Prepared orders, accurately in a timely fashion.
  • Assisted management with evaluations, ordering and inventory.

BOH Lead

Stella's Cafe
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Prepared and served a variety of dishes in a quick, effective manner.
  • Kept my team on track to meet goals set by management, (Menu consistency, inventory control, etc.)
  • Opened and closed the restaurant, including ordering and receiving deliveries, and creating staff assignments.
  • Resolved issues between staff, and/or customers in a polite, effective manner.

Assistant Manager

Gordon Hotels
05.2008 - 09.2019
  • Efficiently addressed customer issues to ensure quick and successful resolution.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would bring passion and dedication to the company's available positions.
  • Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.

Education

Secondary School - High School Diploma

Miles MacDonnell Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB
06.2005

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Catering
  • Hospitality experience
  • Goal-oriented
  • Conducting interviews
  • Culinary skills
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Client-oriented
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Adaptable learner
  • Culinary preparation
  • Food service management
  • Detail oriented
  • Time management skills
  • Talent acquisition
  • Extensive cleaning background
  • Bartending
  • Management
  • Hospitality
  • Forklift

Languages

English

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Leopold's Tavern OV
05.2022 - Current

BOH Supervisor

Leopold's Tavern, South Oz
03.2021 - Current

BOH Supervisor

NuBurger
02.2021 - 08.2021

BOH Lead

Stella's Cafe
07.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant Manager

Gordon Hotels
05.2008 - 09.2019

Certified Forklift Operator

Mackow Industries

Secondary School - High School Diploma

Miles MacDonnell Collegiate
Sean Walker