Forrest Johnston

*** ***** *** ****** ** Sueur, Minnesota 56058

612-***-****

ab0veq@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

. Successfully select, train and retain self-motivated and customer-

oriented employees

. Multi-faceted in every area of the restaurant

. Extensive experience in planning and scheduling banquets and events

. Strategic planner and effective marketing program developer

. Certified Food Safety Manager with State of Minnesota

. 20+ years experience in the Restaurant industry

Career Experience

Axel's Bonfire - Mankato, Minnesota 9/12 to 1/13

Kitchen Manager

. Managed operations of kitchen during new restaurant opening

. Contacted vendors and initiated contracts for food and liquor supply

. Conducted interviews, hired, trained and supervised line cooks,

dishwashers and banquet staff

. Scheduled kitchen staff, deliveries and banquets

. Assisted in the design and costing of banquet menus

. Consulted with clients on banquet menu and planning

. Controlled operating costs through preparation and monitoring of staff

. Completed weekly inventory; extended and calculated costs

. Well versed in P&L statements, budgeting and problem solving

TGI Friday's - Mankato, Minnesota 4/08 to 9/12

Kitchen Manager/Assistant General Manager

. Managed operations of the kitchen and front of house on a daily basis

. Worked with General Manager to devise marketing strategies and

promotions to ensure a customer-friendly experience

. Conducted interviews, hired, trained and supervised line cooks,

dishwashers, hosts, servers and banquet staff

. Scheduled kitchen staff, deliveries and banquets

. Assisted in the design and costing of banquet menus

. Consulted with clients on banquet menu and planning

. Controlled operating costs through preparation and monitoring of staff

. Completed weekly inventory; extended and calculated costs

. Well versed in P&L statements, budgeting and problem solving

Whiskey River Restaurant 11/06 to 1/08

Chef/Kitchen Manager

. Created and implemented system of inventory

. Scheduled all kitchen personnel within established guidelines

. Calculated budgets for labor and food spending based upon estimated

sales

. Developed and cost out new recipes

. Prepared daily specials and soups

. Handled all administrative duties pertaining to kitchen staff

. Consulted with clients on banquet menu and planning

Timberlodge Steakhouse, Mankato, Minnesota 5/02 to 11/06

Kitchen Manager

. Solely responsible for day to day operation of entire kitchen including

all activities pertaining to food production

. Monitored and controlled all costs pertaining to kitchen

. Determined usable par levels for all food items and implemented use on

ordering and preparation

. Completed weekly inventory; extended and calculated costs

. Scheduled work of all kitchen personnel

. Maintained and supervised kitchen cleanliness, opening and closing

procedures

Eagle Ridge Restaurant & Lounge - Belle Plaine, Minnesota 12/00 to

04/02

Executive Chef

. Managed operations of the kitchen on a daily basis

. Worked with General Manager and Restaurant Manager to devise marketing

strategies and promotions to ensure a customer-friendly experience

. Conducted interviews, hired, trained and supervised line cooks,

dishwashers and banquet staff

. Scheduled kitchen staff, deliveries and banquets

. Designed and cost out dining room and banquet menus

. Consulted with clients on banquet menu and planning

. Controlled operating costs through preparation and monitoring of staff

. Created and implemented system of inventory control

References available upon request.

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