Jesse Cheek

Bella Vista, AR *****

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479-***-****

Profile

Energetic hospitality professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional communication skills. Dynamic leader in high-pressure settings with experience in multiply environments. Leads and creates productive working environments that attract and retain top-notch talent. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor relations.

Core Skills

Leadership Guest Satisfaction Budgeting Training & Development Results Driven Menu Development P&L Analysis Dynamic & Adaptable Communication Team Building Food Safety Catering & Banquets Sous Chef

Walmart Business Center (Compass Eurest)

August 2019 – present

Kitchen Manager

Red Lobster Restaurants, Inc - Rogers, AR

February 2013 – May 2018

• Led a team of 35 employees

• $3 million in annual sales

• Forecasting, labor costs, and P&L

• Vendor relations and quality control

• Ordering and inventory

• Hired, developed, and trained new staff

• Managed during the transition from Darden ownership to Golden Gate Capital private ownership

• Part of new menu rollouts focusing more closely on seafood and presenting Red Lobster as a sustainable seafood brand

Bonefish Grill- Rogers, AR

August 2006 - November 2012

Service Manager

2010 - 2012

• Oversaw operations and expedition of food and drink sales of upscale restaurant

• Performed management and administrative duties

• Led a team of 40 employees

Kitchen Manager

2006 - 2010

• Part of new restaurant opening

• Oversaw BOH operations for a $3+ million a year restaurant

• Interviewed, hired, trained and developed BOH team

• Inventory and ordering

• Budgeting and cost controls

• General maintenance

Shift Manager

Bristo Brazil - Bentonville, AR

August 2001 - August 2006

• Responsibilities included managing several shifts a week along with all operations

• Handled all closing duties (cash, employees, and restaurant)

• Experience accrued included every station in Heart of House, Prep, Salad, Grill, Sauté, Carved-meat tableside, and Service Bar

• Excelled in butchering

• Trained 30+ staff members

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Bella Vista POA - Bella Vista, AK

August 1997 - July 2001

• Assisted in managing operations for 3 different restaurants in this 36k acre recreational community in Northwest Arkansas offering five golf courses, seven private lakes, miles of nature trails for hiking and food

• Led a team of up to 30 employees

• Worked on the line, banquets, themed buffets, weddings, and brunch

• Duties included inventory, coaching, orders, and staffing Education

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR 72702

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship 2003 - 2006

3 years of full-load course work pending degree completion due to jumping onto the Hospitality Management Industry.

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