Restaurant Operations Leader with Hands-On Experience

Kristian Taylor Jara

*** ******** **, *** ***, Keller, TX 76248

Cell: 817-***-**** ****.****@*****.***

Professional Experience

**The Point Pub and Grill**, Fort Worth, TX

Operations Manager - Sept 2024-Present

- Lead day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction

- Manage scheduling for front-of-house staff, optimizing shift coverage and labor cost

- Oversee weekly inventory and ordering for FOH, BOH, and bar; reduced waste by streamlining ordering process

- Coordinate all store repairs, liaising with local vendors and service contractors

- Conduct monthly forecasting and labor analysis to improve profitability

- Train and mentor all new bartenders and servers, maintaining a consistent guest experience

- Provide hands-on kitchen support during peak hours to maintain service flow

**Baja Cantina**, Fort Worth, TX

Assistant Manager - Sept 2023-Mar 2024

- Supported daily restaurant operations and team leadership

- Modernized and restructured menu to align with current food cost and market trends

- Conducted hands-on retraining across positions to elevate team performance

- Ensured kitchen readiness and prep standards, minimizing service delays

- Managed inventory and purchasing across all departments

**Backporch Drafthouse**, Fort Worth, TX

General Manager - Jan 2023-Sept 2023

- Directed full-scale operations of a high-volume restaurant with a team of 25+ staff

- Oversaw scheduling, labor management, vendor relations, and weekly ordering

- Streamlined repair processes by building strong partnerships with contractors

- Supported kitchen operations during high-traffic periods to maintain pace and quality

- Led all hiring and training for FOH, enhancing service consistency and retention

**Las Palapas, LLC**, Fort Worth, TX

Kristian Taylor Jara

300 Bourland Rd, Apt 222, Keller, TX 76248

Cell: 817-***-**** ****.****@*****.***

Front of House Manager & Bar Manager - Sept 2022-Jan 2023

- Managed day-to-day FOH operations and bar management

- Trained and supervised all bartenders

- Handled all guest recovery and customer service issues to maintain satisfaction

**Knights of Columbus Council 759**, Keller, TX

Hall Manager - Oct 2020-Jan 2022

- Managed scheduling, logistics, and vendor coordination for hall rentals and events

- Maintained financial records for rentals and handled all contracts

- Secured TABC-certified bartenders and food handlers for all applicable events

- Ensured kitchen compliance with health and safety standards Skills

- Staff Scheduling & Team Leadership

- Inventory Management & Cost Control

- Event Coordination

- Conflict Resolution

- Menu Engineering

- Vendor & Contractor Relations

- TABC & Food Safety Compliance

Certifications

- TABC Certified

- ServSafe Manager (if applicable)

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