Vahid Zaresereshthagh

408-***-**** adss5l@r.postjobfree.com Elk Grove, CA 95758

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Management position.

EXPERIENCE

FRONT OF HOUSE/ CULINARY MANAGER, Fairfield, CA

Red Lobster, July 2019-Present

• $4000,000 plus, annual sales.

• Interacted with all levels of our 58 staff.

Managed the restaurant during and after COVID-19 pandemic regarding mask mandate, cleaning and sanitation policy.

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Accomplished flawless execution by focusing on quality, service and cleanliness resulting in growing traffic and earning the loyalty of our guests.

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• Monitored food preparation and presentation to enforce adherence to portion sizes and quality standards. Stay up-to-date on new menu items and practiced with the crew to ensure every dish is consistently served according to the restaurant recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards

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• Reduced COGS by focusing on waste and posting goals on employee builtin board. Resolved customer issues by listening to their concerns & offering solutions that resulted in a satisfied customer. Elevated bottom performers through focused accountability.

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• Verified incoming A/P invoices, paid vendors and did weekly ordering and receiving. Performed monthly inventory with general manager to control Actual versus theoretical numbers (AVT) for both food and beverage to maintain within the company threshold.

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Assessed and collaborated with general manager and used talent acquisition system (TAS), hiring and our I-9 compliance center apps to recruit staff.

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In the absence of general manager; managed restaurant with responsibility for weekly budgeted and forecasted sales/labor to reach our quarterly company set goals.

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• Celebrated success by focusing on positive competition with accompanying rewards. GENERAL MANAGER, Salinas, CA

Hometown Buffet, July 2018-May 2019

• Weekly average sale of $40,000.

• Managed 30 staff.

• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.

• Train workers in food preparation and timing, service, sanitation and procedures. Review financial statements, sales and activity report, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

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• Performed ordering/receiving, and monthly inventory with kitchen manager.

• Performed invoice recap.

• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.

• Resolved personal problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance. ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER, Campbell, San Jose, CA Buca Di Beppo, August 2016-December 2017

• Annual sales of $3500,000, including dining and catering sections. Maintained and inspected the dining room, food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to.

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Ensured positive guest relationship by ensuring proper ambiance, seating, food preparation, and monitoring and ensuring appropriate steps of service.

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• Made proper alcohol ordering through proper vendors.

• Helped catering manager to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food. Took over the responsibility of general manager and catering manger after their resignation, with running daily operation.

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ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER, San Jose, CA

Jos A. Bank Clothiers, Inc, San Mateo, November 2014-May 2016 TUTOR/ACADEMIC COACH, Morgan Hill, CA

Extreme Learning Center, January 2012-September 2013 RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER, Sacramento, CA

Old Country Buffet, April 2005-December 2008

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER, San Francisco, CA

Specialty Café & Bakery, February 2003-February 2005 RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER, San Jose, CA

Yumm Brands, Inc, July 2002-December 2003

OWNER/RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER, Ann Arbor, MI

DaVinci's Pizzeria, March 1996-April 2002

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / ACCOUNTANCY, Sacramento, CA

California State University, Sacramento, May 2011 GPA 3.75 Relevant Coursework

Financial Accounting Taxation

Accounting Principles

Preparing A Financial Statement

Recording & Adjusting Transactions In A Journal

Awards & Honors

Magna Cum Laude

Member Of The Accounting Honor Society

Dean's Honor List

SKILLS

Communication Skills Problem Solving Attention To Detail Time Management Collaboration & Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Strategic Thinking Labor Law Leadership Conflict Resolution Empathy Delegation Proficient In Word, Excel, PowerPoint Presto, NCR, Aloha, KDS, Dine Time, I-Kitchen P&L

CERTIFICATIONS

• Servsafe • High Impact Coaching

• California Responsible Beverage service certification LANGUAGES

Persian

Fluent

• English

Fluent

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Turkish

Intermediate

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