Restaurant Assistant Manager Candidate with Leadership Experience

Shamsuddin Mahmud (Shams)

+1-672-***-**** ***********@*****.*** 84 Peachytown Road Conception Bay South, NL A1W 5K7)

Job Objective:

Experienced food service professional with hands-on experience at Cactus Club Café (English Bay), Liberty Kitchen, and Save-On-Foods Kitchen, working in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Progressed from Line Cook to Prep Cook and Sous Chef/Shift Supervisor, supporting daily operations, supervising team members, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering consistent customer satisfaction. Seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager role where I can apply my operational experience, leadership skills, and strong work ethic to support restaurant success in Clarenville, NL.

Work Experience:

Sous Chef, Save on Foods Kitchen, Save-On-Foods, Vancouver, BC Oct 2023 – Nov 2025

Played a key role in daily kitchen operations, ensuring production targets were met in a high-volume setting.

Supported supervision of 5–10 staff members per shift, assigning tasks and monitoring workflow efficiency.

Actively ensured compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling regulations.

Assisted with training and onboarding new employees, providing guidance to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Acted as a point of contact during busy periods, helping resolve operational issues and maintaining service standards.

Supported inventory handling, including receiving deliveries, organizing storage areas, and monitoring stock usage.

Maintained strong communication across the team to ensure consistent product quality and safe operations.

Prep Cook Liberty Kitchen, Vancouver, BC Apr 2025 – Sept 2025

Prepared ingredients and menu components to support smooth and efficient service.

Followed established operational procedures to maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.

Assisted with routine cleaning, restocking, and repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated flexibility by supporting different stations as required by daily operations.

Line Cook Cactus Club Cafe, English Bay, Vancouver, BC May 2023 – Oct 2024

Worked in a high-pressure, customer-focused restaurant, preparing menu items accurately and efficiently.

Collaborated closely with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.

Followed strict health and safety procedures while working with hot equipment and sharp tools.

Assisted with opening and closing duties, including workstation setup, equipment checks, cleaning, and restocking.

Maintained focus, professionalism, and attention to detail during peak service hours.

Key Skills:

Restaurant operations & daily shift coordination

Staff guidance and on-the-job supervision

Customer service and complaint support

Health, safety, and food hygiene compliance

Fast-paced, high-volume work environments

Clear communication and teamwork

Inventory support and operational organization

Reliable, flexible, and physically fit

Education:

MBA in Finance & Accounting, University Canada West, Vancouver, BC. Passed on 09/2024

Availability:

Full-Time, Permanent

Flexible schedule (including weekends & evenings)

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