John P. Molinar

***** **** **, *********, ******** 19945

904-***-**** ady103@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Motivated hospitality and food service professional with extensive expertise in food quality, facility safety and cleanliness, guest experience and brand development. Former restaurant owner and professionally trained Chef with over 25 years of direct and supervisory experience in all facets of Restaurant Operations, District Management, staff recruiting, orientation and training, Marketing, Community Relations, and measurable growth strategies. Recognized for focus on customer and staff satisfaction, innovative and adaptive solutions, self-directed and motivated multi-tasking, and driving results to reach measurable goals. Seeking a position that will best utilize all skills and expertise to positively impact your organization’s overall success.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Staff Training & Development Brand Identification & Cultivation Policy & Procedure Devlp

Procurement Analysis & Purchasing Expert Profit & Loss Statement Analysis Catering & Event Mngmnt

Budget Development & Oversite Community Relations & Partnering Diverse Communication

SKILLS

Computer & Cybertech Savvy Works Well Under Pressure

Loss Evaluation & Solution Mngmt

Relationship & Team Building Consulting & Leadership

Cost & Shrinkage Reduction

Situational Awareness & Solutions Customer Focus

Hands-on Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 2023 – Current: ACCOUNT MANAGER, Delmar Prov- Boars Head, California, MD

June 2021 – Jan 2023: CEO God’s Got It Creations – E-Commerce, Lusby, MD

Dec 2020 – June 2021: DISTRICT MANAGER, IHOP, York, PA

Sept 2019 – Sept 2020: DISTRICT MANAGER, IHOP, Jacksonville, FL

Dec 2014 – Aug 2019: DISTRICT MANAGER, Sonny’s BBQ Restaurant, Jacksonville, FL

Oct 2012- Oct 2014: FLEET MANAGER, Arnold Transportation, Jacksonville, FL

Sept 2011- Sept 2012: LONG DIST TRANSPORT DRIVER, CRST, Cedar Rapids, OK

July 2010 - June 2011: FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE, Western & Southern Life, Orange Park, FL June 2009 – July 2010: GENERAL MANAGER, IHOP, Starke, FL

March 2007 – June 2009: GENERAL MANAGER, Cracker Barrell Old Country Store, Brooksville, FL

2004 – 2007: Key Plastics, Tom Thumb & GENERAL MANAGER, Waffle House

1998 – 2005 – OWNER, BLACKSMITH INN, Felton, PA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Working knowledge and full understanding of all Microsoft programs and web-based marketing tools, including: Windows 11 and all versions of Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Adobe Reader, Micros POS System, 6 different Restaurant Prospect Management Systems, Quick Books and Quicken, Etsy, Amazon Sellers, Linked-In, Career Builder, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Gear Bubble.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Class A Culinary School, Petaluma, CA: Degree in Culinary Arts; Coast Guard, Subsistence Specialist 3rd

Class: Food Service Prep, Mechanical Servicing, Food Purchasing, Cost Analysis, Kitchen Safety, Operational

Safety and Food Handling; National Restaurant Assoc: Serve Safe Certification; Morrison’s Management

School; Cracker Barrel Management School; IHOP On-Line Management Training; Waffle House University; ExamFX: Line 2-15, Life, Health, Variable Annuity Insurance Licensing Course; National Truck Driving School: CDL License; Steven Covey- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Managing Difficult People, Conflict Resolution, Records Retention, HIPPA, Workplace Harassment.

References Available Upon Request

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