Terrence L. Jones
** ******** ***** ************, *** Jersey 08081
Home: 856-***-**** Cell: 856-***-**** E-Mail: t ******@*******.***
Objective
To bring twenty years of restaurant management experience, along with focused
leadership, to your company to raise sales and profitability in this highly competitive
market.
Summary of Qualifications
As a manager and individual, I constantly strive to achieve performance goals
t hrough enthusiasm, ini tiative and years of experience in restaurant management. The
years of my employment history have provided me with the experience and knowledge in
team building and staff t raining, along with extensive experience in cost-containing
i nventory management, along with purchasing, as well as customer service and guest
relations. Noted for communication skills, both with guest and staff to resolve problems
quickly and professionally.
Professional Experience
He r itages Dai ry Store- Retail General Manager- Janua ry 2013- May 2013
Exceeding or meeting performance profit goals according to corporate
objectives w hich include but are not limi ted to, development and
t raining of management and hourly associates.
Supervising the day to-day task assignment and managing
performance of customer service associates, overseeing
cash management procedure monitoring and
analyzing reports relating to Loss Prevention and report
t rends.
Ensuring accuracy of weekly payroll which includes the proper editing
of t imecards when necessary. Using the appropriate
charge code and weekly submission.
Responding in t imely manner to any product recall and fellow
established p rocess, controlling inventory through managing
p roduct level and price changes.
B uffalo Wild Wings - K itchen Manager - A pril 2011 – August 2012
Responsible for the development ‘back of the house’ employee t raining.
Assisted in t raining all levels of new restaurant managers.
Overseen inventory, scheduling and staff evaluations.
Implemented menu rollouts and store layout.
Cracker Bar rel Old Count ry Store & Restaurant - Service Manager - M ay 2006 –
M arch 2011
Responsible for t raining and developing back of the house staff.
Responsible for labor and inventory management of food and retail
sections.
Lead staff hi ring, t raining and evaluations.
Oversaw staff development and t raining in customer service for dining
and retail.
Oversaw and lead to decrease of store spending.
Buca Di Beppo - Chef Manager April 2003 – April 2006
Responsible for t raining and developing back of the house staff.
Implemented new menu changes and organized community events.
Increased sales by marketing, product quality and business
awareness.
Directed general restaurant operations, monitored food
Lead the store hi r ing process and staff evaluations.
Assisted as manager of store profit and loss statements.
Lone Star Steakhouse& Saloon I nc. Assistant General Manager June 1998 – April
2003
H i red as kitchen manager, gained fast promotion to Assistant General
M anager
Responsible for all restaurant operations as Assistant General
M anager
In charge of all staff hi ring, t raining and evaluation.
Ensured food and liquor costs were at max efficiency for available
s tock through accurate inventory management.
Assisted with sales projection and reconciling profit & loss statements.
Related Experience
J une 1993 – April 1998 M t. Sinai Hospital: Food Service Manager
Headed menu development and ordering for three hundred bed hospital
ensuring O.S.H.A. Federal and state guidelines were meet, working closely
w ith dietician to ensure all patients nut r i tional needs was obtained, and
working closely with administration and union representatives to ensure
contract negotiations was obtained.
Education
Camden County Community College: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Course studies included were, but not limi ted to;
o Food service and systems controls, nut r it ion, strategic analysis, cooking and
d ining room service.
Certifications:
ServSafe Certification #7767243
Servfafe Advance Alcohol
S kills:
Customer Relationship Management
Staff Development
Business Organization
Cross Functional Team Leadership