Manager Management

Michael Ash

***** ******* ****** * ( Largo, FL **774 ( Phone: 813-***-**** (

*************@*****.***

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Career Summary

Service-focused and innovative professional with extensive experience in

the food service industry, managing high volume kitchens and improving all

controllable costs thereby maximizing the establishment's financial

performance.

Proven ability to delegate, problem solve, prioritize projects, manage

personnel and meet deadlines without compromising quality. Demonstrated

ability to create and implement menu plans, oversee food selection, contain

cost, and maintain quality control. An excellent communicator and motivator

with the ability to make insightful decisions to maximize individual

productivity.

AREAS OF Strength

Operations Management Budget Management Guest Relations

Sales & Revenue Growth Inventory & Purchasing Event Coordination

Menu Development Staff Training & Issue Resolution

Cost Containment Supervision Point of Sale Software

Team Leadership

Summary of qualifications

. Food service professional with strong management, decision making,

supervision and leadership skills

. Consistently utilize culinary experience as a kitchen manager to

facilitate special events, train staff, and for catering-related

activities

. Recognized for effectively developing, managing and leading the team

to provide excellent service and known for producing top quality,

creative menus contributing to revenue growth

. Committed to creating memorable dining experiences for all guests

. Efficient and highly motivated with the ability to work effectively in

busy environments with positive results

. Successful career record of motivating personnel to perform at high

efficiency levels.

. Talent for recruiting hiring and developing support staff

. Team player always willing to share knowledge to attain corporate

goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIKECAFFE, Tampa, FL

2011 - Present

Franchise Owner

. Owner, Operator and Trained Barista of the only BikeCaffe in Florida

. Responsible for overall daily operations which includes cash

management, purchasing, menu development, catering services, marketing

and guest relations

ARAMARK, Tampa, FL

2011

Food Service Director

. Successfully executed key responsibilities which included cash

management, staffing and scheduling, menu development and inventory

purchasing and management

. Responsible for training and supervision of a 10 person team

ARAMARK, Riverview, FL

2007 - 2011 Food

Service Director

. Charged with management of three key accounts at a large client

location

. Account responsibilities included vending, catering, breakfast and

lunch in the cafeteria daily, weekly menu development, inventory,

purchasing, scheduling, and cash management

Michael Ash - Page 2

Phone: 813-***-**** ( *************@*****.***

LANDRY'S SEAFOOD HOUSE, Tampa, FL

2007 Kitchen

Manager

. Participated in the opening and closing of establishment location

. Oversaw large kitchen staff, maintaining monthly food and labor cost

PIPER GROUP, HOULIHAN'S RESTAURANT, Christiana, DE

2002 - 2007 Kitchen Manager, 2003 -

2007

. Oversaw kitchen staff including the Assistant Kitchen Manager

. Provided weekly labor and sales forecasts

. Maintained a food cost of 28.8% monthly and BOH labor cost of 10%

. Responsible for Managers in Training (MIT) program for the company

Assistant Kitchen Manager, 2002 - 2003

. Skillfully directed various kitchens stations while supervising 10-12

employee team each shift

. Responsible for "Back of the House" scheduling and labor productivity,

inventory, and purchasing of food and supplies

. Regularly executed "Front of the House" duties which included cash

handling and daily closing procedures

RENT-A-CENTER, Pocomoke City, MD

2001 - 2002 Account

Manager

. Responsible for overall supervision of over 400 key accounts which

included current and delinquent accounts

BAY VIEW STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Ocean City, MD

1996 - 2001 Assistant General Manager

2001

Assistant Manager 2000

Kitchen Manager 1998-1999

Line Cook 1996-1997

. Responsible for staff supervision of a 30+ team

. Served as the service bartender as necessary

. Managed inventory for both "Front of the House" and "Back of the

House" needs

. Frequently opened establishment for business supervised initial setup

Education

Bachelor of Science, Hotel Restaurant Management, University of Maryland

Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD

College Preparatory Diploma, Snow Hill High School, Snow Hill, MD

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