Douglas R. Powell Jr.
**** ****** ******, **********, ************ 15108
Telephone: 412-***-**** / E-Mail: **********@*****.***
Hands-On & Results Oriented Food Service Professional
with strong skills in the following areas:
* Operations Management * Extensive Culinary Knowledge
* Quality Assurance * Profit & Loss Responsibility
Summary of Qualifications:
• Background encompasses extensive professional experience in Food Service
Management in the following key positions of responsibility: Manager of Housing and Food
Services; Food Service Manager; Kitchen Manager; Teaching Assistant.
• Outstanding motivation, presentation, and communication skills showcasing a passion
and interest in food.
• Experience interacting with a diverse clientele while implementing multiple events and
projects in both corporate and academic settings.
• Dedicated individual who ensures quality work with the ability to identify imperfections in
food service preparation and execute quality control procedures.
• Proficient in management systems including FoodPro, Micros, and Microsoft Office.
Professional Experience:
The Pennsylvania State University (2007 to 2014)
Greater Allegheny Campus in White Oak, Pennsylvania
Manager of Housing and Food Services
• Hire, train, motivate, supervise, evaluate, schedule and terminate a staff of both non-union
and union members.
• Perform all menu planning, balancing nutritional requirements with meals designed to attract
and please students.
• Oversee inventory control, ordering, food sanitation and quality control of food products.
• Supervise the day to day operations of the residence hall including facility maintenance and
resolving student concerns.
• Coordinate programs for catering events including fundraisers and summer programs for
international forum guests.
• Oversaw the one million dollar building renovation involving construction and equipment
installation.
• Named Favorite Staff Member for four consecutive years as voted on by the student
population.
The Golden Corral (2006 - 2007)
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Food Service Manager
• Supervised, scheduled, hired and terminated both front of the house and back of the house
employees
• Coordinated all kitchen operations, handled inventory, ordering and purchasing.
• Implemented all operational and training policies and procedures, maintained compliance
with all state and federal regulations.
• Prepared daily bookkeeping and sales reports.
TGI Fridays (2004 - 2006)
Pittsburgh International Airport and Robinson Township, Pennsylvania
Kitchen Manager
• Learned the ability to effectively manage a high volume restaurant that included multiple
locations.
• Gained valuable experience in participating in a store renovation, new store opening, and
the integration of a new kitchen ticketing system
• Responsibilities included scheduling of kitchen staff members, monitoring inventory and
costs, the training of new staff members, and adherence to quality control measures.
The Pennsylvania State University (2003 - 2004)
State College, Pennsylvania
Teaching Assistant
• Teaching assistant for Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management courses.
• Assisted the instructor with the running of mock dinners at The Pennsylvania State
University Café Laura.
• Supported students with the planning, marketing, preparation, and service of their themed
dinners.
• Learned the ability to manage time effectively in a fine dining setting.
The Gingerbread Man Restaurant (2001 - 2003)
State College, Pennsylvania
Line Cook
• Employed while attending college to help finance education.
• Acquired a working knowledge of restaurant functionality and obtained the ability to multi-
task in a high volume setting.
Education:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
(May 2004), The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
• High School Diploma (May 1998), State College Area High School, State College,
Pennsylvania