Felecia R. Mays-Corbin
Pearland, Texas 77584
281-***-**** Cellular
***********@***.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking to use my cross-industry experience and passion for serving others to embark on a career change to positively impact a challenging role with a reputable company, who provides room for advancement, along with a professional and fun working environment with exciting growth potential.
QUALIFICIATIONS
*8 years of Nutrition Services Supervisory Leadership in a School District
*22 years of Restaurant/Hospitality Management Experience
*4 years of Recruiting/Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry
*Highly effective leadership skills with a supportive nature
*Demonstrates personal accountability to achieve exceptional results
*Dedicated, punctual, dependable and reliable
*Commendable work ethic and respectful professionalism
*Solid team building and collaboration skills
*Strong customer service skills
*Exceptional written, verbal and oral communication skills
*Possesses effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
*Highly organized, detail oriented, and effective planner
*Impeccable follow-up and follow-through skills
*Capable of effectively multi-tasking while managing multiple units
*Outstanding guest relations, employee relations and vendor relations
*Proven team development, retention and training skills
*Managing from 4 employees up to 300 employees
*Determine Key Performance indicators
*Equipped to optimize growth in business operations
*Adapts quickly to stressful environments
*Maintains quality and services standards
*Complies with all company policies and procedures
*Knowledge of health and safety regulations for food handling guidelines
*Prioritizes effectively in a fast-paced environment
*Promotes a pleasant, enjoyable and efficient working environment
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EXPERIENCE
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2016-2024
Leader of food production staff members and supervises activities at multiple schools and satellite sites within a designated area of 15-20 schools. Responsible for financial health and success of assigned schools including managing and updating budgets (meals per labor hour). Maintains food safety and program compliance with federal, state and local regulations in accordance with all available Child Nutrition programs with a focus on increasing meal participation across all programs.
Responsible for staffing, retention, training, development of team, annual trainings, certifications, overall safety, payroll, monthly Team Lead meetings, grocery order process, cash reconciliation, additional meal opportunities, special diets, inventory management, information technology, goal setting and appraisals, employee corrective actions/PIPs, maintenance, schedules, district vehicle upkeep, departmental meetings, emergency situations, workers comp/FMLA/unemployment hearing support, various committees, TASN/SNA certifications, LEAD training, assist other departments, peer training of new Coordinators, communication with Principals/APs/Administration team/Parents, attend conferences/food shows, and other misc. tasks/responsibilities.
Nutrition Services Coordinator 1- Area 17 2023-2024
Nutrition Services Operations Manager- Areas 15 & 8 2016-2023
BRINKER INTL-CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR 2002-2016
Responsible for total restaurant & bar operations: Sales Building, P&L accountability, Ordering, Inventories, Product cycle, profitability, food safety/sanitation/TABC/I-9 compliance, Repair & Maintenance, Turnover and Retention, restaurant cleanliness, team member and guest relations, training and development, performance evaluations, hiring and terminations, community involvement and mentoring.
Assistant Manager/Area Sales Manager 2014-2016
General Manager 2013-2014
Assistant Manager 2009-2013
General Manager 2007-2009
Assistant Manager 2002-2007
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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC., Dallas, TX/Houston, TX 1995-2002
Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring potential management candidates for multiple units while managing four recruiters, cross boundaries into Human Resources to assist with additional projects, determine salary expectations and extend offers, review background /reference checks, communicate team goals.
In addition, responsible for total restaurant operations, guest services, P&L accountability, profitability, team member/vendor relations, administer performance reviews, coaching and developing team members.
Senior Management Recruiter, Midwest Region 2000-2002
Recruiting Manager 1999-2000
Management Recruiter 1998-1999
Assistant General Manager 1996-1998
Restaurant Manager 1995-1996
PAPPAS, INC., Houston, TX 1991-1995
Responsible for front of the House operations including managing a team of sixty staff members, guest relations, check-outs, cash handling, restaurant cleanliness and financial results.
Front of the House Manager 1991-1995
Server/Hostess 1991-1991
EDUCATION
University of Houston-Clear Lake Campus 1990-1993
San Jacinto College-South Campus 1989-1995
Baylor University-Waco, TX 1987-1989
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Food Manager (exp. 09/15/2028)
City of Houston Food Manager (exp. 08/31/2027)
TASN- Level 5 (exp. 03/08/2025)
COMPUTER SKILLS/APPLICATIONS
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, MS Teams,
Primero, SAP, Time Clock Plus, Express Point POS system, Applitrack/Frontline.