Manager Food Service

Damon L. Payton

** **** **** ****** ********* ***, Chicago, IL 60609 773-***-**** adibw5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced, dependable, and energetic Bar Manager seeking a management position with opportunities to utilize industry knowledge. Exceptional leadership skills and a demonstrated ability for success in the F&B/Hospitality industry.

Highlights

●Strong, compassionate leader

●Quality and friendly customer service

●Knowledge of hospitality industry

●Results-oriented and goal-driven

●Efficient in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace

●Staff development skills

●Flexible and positive attitude

●Hardworking and self-motivated

Experience

Manager Cubby Bear Wrigleyville- Chicago, Illinois June 2017- Present

●Supervise 30,000 sq. ft. venue across from Wrigley Field

●Handle large amounts of cash daily (upwards of $100k) and maintain a balanced store safe ($30k)

●Schedule bartenders/servers (50+)

●Problem solve on the fly

●Cultivate customer service philosophy

Head Security Cubby Bear Wrigleyville- Chicago, Illinois April 2012- May 2017

●Train new security

●Set/monitor security protocols to ensure a safe and ethical environment for staff and guests

●Coordinate security operations with management and law enforcement for large neighborhood events

Door Host/Security/Trainer House of Blues- Chicago, Illinois November 2004- May 2017

●Provide guests with excellent customer service, while ensuring their safety as well as the staff

●Familiarity with state/federal forms of identification for the purpose of entry and consumption of alcohol

●Help guests navigate through a large venue from box office, restaurant, and music hall

Recreational Leader Chicago Park District (Hamilton Park)- Chicago, Illinois June 2002- June 2006

●Provide adult supervision to guarantee the safety and well-being of children participating in various camp activities

●Accompany large groups of children on field trips to educational institutions and public functions

●Coordinate and lead activities such as games, drills, and exercises on a daily basis

Certifications

●Certified FoodService Manager (City of Chicago)

●ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

●ServSafe Allergens Certification

●Illinois FoodHandler Basic Safety Certified

●Illinois Liquor Control Commission BASSET Certified

●National Safety Council CPR/AED Certified

Education

Harold Washington College Chicago, Illinois September 2002- May 2007

●Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Dunbar Vocational Career Academy Chicago, Illinois September 1995 - June 1999

●Diploma, Food Service/Hospitality

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