Robert Teachout
**** **** **** ****** -****, Cleveland, OH 44102
440-***-**** ******.***********@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/robertteachout123
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced hospitality professional with 20+ years in customer-focused environments. Skilled in team leadership, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service in high-volume restaurants and bars. Adept at optimizing workflows and ensuring top-notch customer experiences. Ready to apply transferable skills to dynamic restaurant and bar environments.
EXPERIENCE
Shift Lead • Ohio City Burrito • Dec 2024 – Present
Supervise crew, ensure food safety, and maintain service standards.
Key Supervisor • Bob Evans Restaurants • Mar 2023 – May 2024
Managed shifts and trained FOH staff, increasing sales by 10%.
Service Manager • Fieldhouse – Muze/Trellis • Oct 2022 – Dec 2022
Hired and trained 30+ staff; cut costs 7% through efficiency improvements.
Food & Beverage Supervisor • Hyatt Place – Legacy Village • Jul 2022 – Oct 2022
Developed training programs; achieved 99% health rating and reduced waste.
Bartender • LSS • Oct 2017 – Jul 2022
Boosted social media engagement and raised $15K+ for LGBTQ causes.
Bartender • Craggy Boglands • Mar 2020 – Mar 2021
Handled bar operations and maintained liquor law compliance.
Bartender • Wild Eagle Saloon – Downtown • Aug 2017 – Mar 2022
Provided high-volume service with strong inventory control.
General Manager • Hinge Lounge / Bounce Night Club • May 2015 – Nov 2017
Oversaw all operations, increased sales 68%, and ran promotions/social media.
EDUCATION
Business Management Lakeland Community College June 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Manager Certification
SKILLS
Staff Training & Development
Inventory & Cost Management
Customer Service Excellence
Sales Growth & Upselling
Alcohol Management & Safety Standards
Effective Communication & Leadership