General Manager Assistant
Resume:
ISHMAIL KANDEH
Greenbelt, MD *****
*********@*****.***
Highly motivated and great work ethic. Passion for hospitality and looking to showcase my talents to continue to move forward in my career.
Work Experience
Assoiate Food and Beverage Director
City Cruises Dc-Washington, DC
January 2024 to Present
General Manager
The Tryst Trading Company The Diner-Washington, DC January 2023 to December 2023
Hiring, Scheduling, Training, Cost Analysis, Inventory, Interviewing, Onboarding new hires, Marketing, Coaching,New menu Concepts,Cash Handling, Deposits, Profit and loss projections, Sales projections, Food, beverage and Liquor Orders, Inventory Control Etc. Assistant Manager
MEXICUE-Bethesda, MD
August 2022 to January 2023
CLOSED
Hiring, training, and developing employees -- Understanding how to review a schedule and make necessary changes -- Handle guest inquiries on a regular basis -- Inventory management, hands on, dependable. -- Ensure safety measures are being always met -- Confirm all recipes are being followed accurately. General Manager/chef
EVELYN’S PLACE CAFÉ-Laurel, MD
November 2020 to August 2022
Coordinate specific special events such as weddings, graduations, parties and cater with authentic African Caribbean Cuisines – Cooking/preparing large plated meals for hundreds plus – Planning organizing and orchestrating the business financial – Ensure all customer satisfaction during beginning stages, during and after event – Help run all aspects of the business Assistant General Manager
COVID/RESTAURANT CLOSED UNION JACK PUB AND RESTAURANT,-Columbia, MD September 2019 to April 2020
Hiring, training, banquet, menu recipes for food and beverage and pricing – Maintenance of company policies and standards. Balancing turnover, PAC Projection, running, creating entertainment such as live bands, Karaoke, trivia, happy hour specials, late night menu items – Labor Projections – Cash handling
– Establish Relationships with banks –
Opening and closing – Running successful – Profitable – Safe, fun shifts General Manager/chef
EVELYN’S PLACE CAFÉ-Laurel, MD
January 2015 to January 2019
Coordinate specific special events such as weddings, graduations, parties and cater with authentic African Caribbean Cuisines – Cooking/preparing large plated meals for hundreds plus – planning organizing and orchestrating the business financial – Ensure all customer satisfaction during beginning stages, during and after event – Help run all aspects of the business Assistant Manager
UNO CHICAGO PIZZERIA AND GRILL-Landover, MD
February 2009 to December 2015
Bar and beverage manager – Training – Scheduling – Profit and loss analysis – Hiring – Catering and to go orders – Run successful shifts – Maintaining high standards while training, running shifts and making a professional fun workplace – Enforced company policies and procedures – Coordinated schedules and assigned staff member, employee, and team member shifts – Oversaw day to day restaurant, bar, and bank operations –
Opened and closed restaurant
GENERAL MANAGER, RUBY TUESDAY-White Marsh, MD
May 2000 to December 2008
Hiring – Scheduling – Profit and loss – Budget Analysis – Inventory – Staffing – Controllable cost – PAC projections – Turnover – Training – Food cost – Labor and Beverage cost
Education
ASSOCIATE in SOFTWARE PROGRAMER
ICI systems inc Washington DC
Skills
• Cooking
• Computer operation
• Computer skills
• Hospitality
• Café
• Restaurant management
• Assistant manager experience
• Profit & loss
• Catering
• Social Media Marketing
• Pricing
• Inventory management
• Cash register
• Cash handling
• Inventory control
• Customer Service
• Event planning
• Restaurant experience
• Maintenance
• Bartending
• Guest relations
• Upselling
• Customer relationship management
• Expense management
• Schedule management
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Customer service
• POS
• Leadership
• Conflict management
• Payroll
• Training & development
• Employment & labor law
• Account management
• Recruiting
• Quality control
• Hospital experience
• Social media management
• Events management
• Interviewing
• Quick service & fast food restaurant
• Analysis skills
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Cost control
• Continuous improvement
• Fine dining experience
• Management
• Supervising experience
• Team management
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler Certification
February 2023 to February 2028
Bartender License
February 2023 to February 2028
ServSafe
Driver's License
CPR Certification
Food Safety Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Forklift Certification
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