Whitney Templeton
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Famous Toastery: Winston Salem, NC
Catering Manager — 2018-Present
Promoted to Catering Manager to help extend the
restaurant’s reach into the community.
• Initiate marketing strategies and consult with key stakeholders to plan, execute, and manage private
parties, banquets, and small- and large-scale events.
• Manage daily restaurant operations, including staff hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and motivation
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are strictly observed, recorded and archived and that customers receive quality and satisfactory service experience.
• Track budgets, maintain financial and administrative records, monitor supplies inventory and maintain
positive relationships with vendors.
General Manager — 2016-2018
Promoted to General Manager after demonstrating
leadership among serving staff and taking initiative to help management develop the business.
• Recruited, trained and supervised all Front of House and Back of House staff.
• Promoted and marketed the restaurant, managed
budgets, set targets and goals, and forecasted future sales.
• Planned special menus and ensured strict compliance with licensing, hygiene, and health and safety guidelines.
• Managed food and supplies inventory and kept
statistical and financial records.
• Consistently interacted with and developed positive rapport with customers, employees, suppliers, licensing authorities and sales representatives.
Lead Server/Supervisor — 2015-2016
• Assisted restaurant management with multiple service functions, including providing supervision assistance for food and beverage operations.
• Assisted in product quality reviews and assurance of guest satisfaction in the restaurant.
• Provided exceptional customer service and ensured highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation for all areas of the restaurant.
The Lighthouse: Winston Salem, NC
Lead Server — 2012-2015
• Provided exceptional customer service, including:
• Familiarizing guests with menu and daily specials
• Accurately recording food and drink orders
• Running multi-course meals and tallying bills
• Staff training
• Restocking supplies
• Cleaning and organizing restaurant
• Completing all opening and closing duties
• Maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Identifying and responding to guests’ needs in a prompt time frame
• Building camaraderie among clientele, colleagues and management
Hallmark: High Point/Greensboro, NC
Assistant Manager — 2006-2012
• Recruited, trained and supervised staff and handled customer queries and complaints.
• Managed budgets, maintained statistical and financial records, and oversaw pricing and inventory.
• Established and motivated staff to meet sales targets to maximize profitability.
• Prepared promotional materials and displays.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations. Kirkland’s: High Point, NC
Assistant Manager — 2004-2006
• Trained and supervised staff, provided exceptional customer service, and handled customer queries and complaints.
• Managed budgets, maintained statistical and financial records, and oversaw pricing and inventory.
• Established and motivated staff to meet sales targets to maximize profitability.
• Prepared promotional materials and displays.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations. EDUCATION
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resources