Food industry management, sales, problem solver, customer service
Resume:
Fresh Off The Boat Seafood LLC, Raceland, LA
Built a successful retail fresh seafood business. I moved the business to central Alabama and expanded to 3 locations. We achieved gross sales of 6 million at our peak. Covid had a disastrous effect on our business as well as family issues were factors in deciding to close and move back to Louisiana. I returned to the Cajun Fresh Market and helped that business grow further, adding a full commercial kitchen, designing the full food service program.
03/2014 - 07/2019 Manager
cajun fresh market, Raceland, LA
Helped develop this business concept while managing daily operations. Planned and executed substantial growth and expansion of this busy local specialty food market, At the same time i started my own business as a compliment to the existing business.
04/2007 - 09/2011 ass, general manager
Bass Pro Shops, DENHAM SPGS, LA
I was part of the opening team as a kitchen manager. As the business developed we were very weak in the front of the house, so I gradually moved to managing that area and was promoted to the Assistant General Manager position. i handled all daily operations. We sat 245 people, average ticket was $22, we maintained a 10-minute ticket time while preparing all the dishes from scratch cooking to order. I visited each table to ensure customer satisfaction while building a relationship with our customers. This was a destination type experience for our customers and I truly enjoyed making there experience memorable. I also helped to build a strong special event business for the store. Our biggest event we catered was a Ducks Unlimited Fund Raiser in the store for 400 to 500 people each year. 01/2006 - 03/2007 Assistant Manager
wendy's, Amite, LA
Anthony Latino
53254 ragusa rd, Independence, LA 70443
Phone: 985-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Objective
I am looking for a career home for the rest of my working life. My children are now adults and I look forward to being the best grandfather I can be. I recently purchased a motor home, and I'm excited about the next phase of my life.
Ability Summary
I bring several strong abilities to the table, i am student of life, and I am committed to being a better person each day. I have an ownership mentality, strong dedication to providing a healthy environment for my co-workers, and a quick mind, problem-solving, seeing the big picture and thinking many steps ahead to prevent problems and improve all areas of a business. I am always learning and truly love the challenge of running or being a part of a successful business. I have an extremely solid knowledge of food and food service, including compliance with health dept. and other regulations. I understand customer service and know how to teach genuine service to my co-workers. I am a "numbers" person, knowing the numbers is critical in making decisions in business. I have, in many businesses, developed systems to control and monitor critical factors. I enjoy hard work and feel a life of service is the only way to happiness in this life.
Employment History
Was excited to gain experience in a corporate environment. 09/2002 - 11/2005 Owner
Yardchitechs, Amite, LA
I decided to start a lawn care and landscaping business because I was offered a large contract in New Orleans maintaining 270 houses for the US Government. The hurricane last year destroyed those houses and I have been in the rebuilding process for the past year. I have decided to go to school and give up business for stability and to get back to what I love, managing a busy restaurant. 02/1998 - 04/2000 General Manager
BRACY'S NURSERY, Amite, LA, None Selected
Supervised personnel, manages sales and growing programs. 03/1995 - 12/1997 Manager
C'EST BON RESTAURANT, Ponchatoula, LA
I managed all operations of the restaurant and also supervised personnel. 02/1991 - 03/1995 General Manager
Mariner's Inn, Hammond, LA
Managed all daily operations of a busy college bar and restaurant. Owner travelled extensively resulting in me having full control of all business operations. I planned and implemented new construction, menu design, and technology updates. I added cost controls to all inventory and put into place a information management system. 03/1986 - 01/1991 mananger, donut cutter
tastee donuts, Hammond, LA
Worked here through high school, making the donuts overnight on the weekends. At this job the owner was a great mentor for me teaching me customer service and how to manage people positively.
Bachalor's Degree in Marketing
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School Univ. of Phoenix, LA
I attend school online. This takes on average 45 minutes a day. References Available on Request
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