Gail Ridley
Murrells Inlet, SC *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Seasoned Bar Manager with history of success in all areas of restaurant operations. Hardworking and resourceful with attention to detail and organized nature. Ready to take on new challenges with role in the hospitality industry.
Skills
Food Portioning and Packaging
Sauce and Dressing Creation
Salad Creation
Surface Work
Shipment Receipt
Proper Storage Procedures
Dishwasher Operation
Customer Needs Assessments
Meat and Poultry Slicing
Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
Seafood Preparation
Food Spoilage Prevention
Kitchen Station Restocking
Meat Preparation
Preparing Surfaces
Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
Dessert Preparation
Temperature Monitoring
Weighing and Measuring
Preservation Methods
Health Inspections
Standards Compliance
Accurate Cash Handling
Food Allergies
Fish, Fowl and Poultry Cleaning
Sauce and Soup Cooking
Food Plating and Assembly
Work History
August 2017 - July 2022
Inlet Sports Bar - Murrells Inlet, SC
Bar Manager/Bartender
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs. Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory. Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands. Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
Maintained relationships with restaurant vendors to facilitate effective inventory management and implement cost controls.
Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks and scouted and auditioned performers for various special events.
April 2022 - Current
Back Home Bbq - Murrells Inlet, SC
Back of House Team Member
Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas and countertops. Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures. Maintained and tracked food, cooler and freezer temperatures. Liaised with kitchen staff to produce efficient and well-presented meals. Performed shift side work as necessary to maintain kitchen output during peak service times.
Unloaded and stocked kitchen supplies.
Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Judy Boone's - Murrells Inlet, SC
Back of House Team Member
Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas and countertops. Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures. Maintained and tracked food, cooler and freezer temperatures. Removed garbage, compost and recycling and placed in designated container areas.
Education
June 2009
Camden County College Blackwood, NJ
Engineering (Pre-Engineering)