Dining Room & Operations Leader, 15+ Yrs Experience
Resume:
E D U C A T I O N
C O N T A C T A B O U T M E
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
J E S SY SANDERS
S K I L L S
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY
SERVSAFE
Business communications
Food Manager Certification
FL Food Handler Certification
Front-of-House Leadership
Service Standards
Scheduling & Training
Operational Efficiency
Inventory & Cost Controls
Multi-Unit Management
Vendor Relations
Health & Safety Compliance
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Lake Mary FL
DINING ROOM MANAGER - GRAND LIVING AT LAKE MARY LAKE MARY, FL FEB 2025 - PRESENT
OPERATIONS MANAGER - TRUE GRIT ORLANDO, FL
JAN 2024 - OCT 2024
F&B & RETAIL MANAGER - ANTONIO'S MAITLAND, FL
NOV 2022 - JAN 2024
Oversaw restaurant, bar and catering logistics for up to 500 guests Managed procurement, inventory forecasting and payroll for 30+ staff Negotiated vendor contracts to reduce cost while maintaining quality Integrated restaurant, market, and retail operations under one POS Streamlined vendor ordering, cutting waste and improving margins Lead workshops to reinforce a hospitality – first culture Hands on food and beverage operations manager with 15+ years in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants and hospitality venues. Skilled at leading FOH teams, optimizing inventory and costs, and elevating guest experiences. Ready to bring energy, operational excellence, and service.
Directed FOH operations for a luxury senior living community Partnered with chefs and vendors to streamline, inventory and quality Trained and coached servers, boosting retention and satisfaction C E R T I F I C A T I O N Demonstrated consistent year-over-year growth in guest retention, service revenue, and performance metrics
Recruited and mentored 40+ staff earning local “best of” awards Secured vendor agreements to lower cost and ensure quality GENERAL MANAGER - CAFFÉ POSITANO APOPKA, FL
NOV 2005 - NOV 2022
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