STUART LEE SHEADS
**** ****** ****** *Richmond,Va. 23225 * (804)292
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Restaurant Management
Highly motivated and very flexible with over 20 years
experience in a variety of settings working front of the
house, kitchen, and management. Experienced in all
facets including scheduling, inventory, hiring, ordering
and menu structure. Skilled in recognizing and
diffusing challenging cistomer service and staff
situations. Known for taking initiative to improve quality
and efficiency. Work well in a team enviornment or
independently. A supportive lesder with a desire for
developing new skills and career advancement. Very
organized and easily trained.
KEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
MANAGEMENT
*Sucessfully supervised a staff of 50 employees for large
upscale catering events at UVA, managing priorities such
as employee placement, proper timing, and patron
satisfaction
*Skilled in the hiring process of food service personnel,
catering staff, bartenders, and kitchen staff
*Recognized by staff and company owners for developing
a team enviornment based on hands on leadership
*Promoted from cafeteria staff to supervisor of a separate
dining facility at Mountain State Univ. for non students
including the dean, alumni, faculty, and all other assistant
staff
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
*Responsible for product ordering, kitchen scheduling,
and redesigning the company menu which led to an
overall increased sales of 30% at Katie's Country Club in
Charlottesville, Va.
*Earned a strong reputation for attention to detail and
organizing walk in coolers and freezer units resulting in
increasing efficiency and reduced food waste
*Received positive feedback from management for strong
work ethic and ability to work well with minimal
supervision
FOOD SERVICE SKILLS
*Created customized menus and specials for various
events or occasions that were a favorite of local patrons
*Trained and developed expertise in the craft of several
cuisines including traditional styles of cooking
*Understands the proportions necessary to sucessfully
serve small dining experiences and events for over 700
people
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
*Manager Five Guys, LLC Richmond, Va
2013 1015
*Shift Manager St.Maarten's Cafe Ch'ville,Va 2012
1013
*Shift Manger Lil John's Deli Ch'ville,Va.
2012 2013
*Manager Trainee IHop Gordonsville,Va.
2010 2011
*Asst. Manager Beckley Register Herald
2009 2011
*Dining Supervisor Mountain State Univ 2007
2009
*Catering Team Leader Univ.of VA.
2004 2007
*Manager Katie's Country Club
1998 2004
*Manager Sloans Restaurant
1984 1997