Versatile Food Service Professional and Leader

wesley merriwether

Richmond, VA ***** +1-804-***-**** *******************@*****.***

Professional Summary

A motivated sales associate with over 10 years of experience working in fast food,hotels, schools, warehouses. Also Skilled in public speaking, creative problem solving, Microsoft word, power point, excel, etc. very skilled when it comes to maintenance/hard labor over 6 years experience . Able to communicate effectively with a team and very professional. Work Experience

Sous Chef/Line Cook

Aramark Richmond, VA

December 2025 to Present

Sales Representative

Att Va

February 2024 to February 2025

Door to door sales man

Broil Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Richmond, VA

May 2024 to November 2024

Assistant Manager

Raise The Roost Midlothian, VA

February 2023 to March 2024

Lead Prep Cook

Longhorn Steakhouse Richmond, VA

March 2023 to July 2023

Chef

Hyatt regency Atlanta, GA

June 2021 to January 2023

Was able to place a dish on the hotels menu

Chef/Bartender

PONCHO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Richmond, VA

February 2021 to May 2021

Open the restaurant from the ground up

Front house Manager

Line Cook

En Su Boca Richmond, VA

May 2020 to October 2020

Line Cook

Four Brothers Bistro and Grill Richmond, VA

April 2019 to September 2019

Chef

East Coast Provisions Richmond, VA

April 2019 to June 2019

Line Cook

Smashburger New York, NY

May 2018 to September 2018

1. efficiently make and serve orders

2. make sure all items are up to date all are stocked 3. make customers feel at ease

Maintenance

Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport) Albany, NY March 2017 to October 2017

1. efficiently tend to the customers needs

2. make sure all rooms are inspected and are up to date 3. make the grounds and pool area are inspected daily Infantryman

U.S. Army Schofield Barracks, HI

April 2013 to May 2015

Awards

1. National defense service medal

2. Global war on terrorism service medal

3. army service ribbon

Customer Service Representative

Education

High school or equivalent

Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School Copiague, NY September 2009 to June 2012

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Trade school

Skills

Pallet Jack Bartending Kitchen cost control Kitchen hygiene Measurement (quality control) Cash handling Typing Clean workspace maintenance Forklift Guest services Fine dining experience Team management Communication skills Safety regulations Cooking Ability to follow instructions Teamwork Microsoft Office Hospitality Food handling Kitchen equipment maintenance Crew management Telecommunication Warehouse experience Maintaining patient confidentiality Food service health code compliance Dishwashing Restaurant management Fashion retail IT Restaurant experience Leadership Meal preparation Shipping And Receiving Shipping Administrative experience Managing hospitality teams Baked goods Kitchen health and safety standards Food sanitation practices Banquet experience Host/hostess experience Food production Microsoft Excel Attention to detail Manual handling Marketing Customer relationship building Dog handling Hotel experience Forklift Operator Call center experience Bar Cost management OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Manufacturing Mentoring Inventory control Management POS systems Basic math Bakery Time management Schedule management Catering Casual dining experience Customer communication Computer skills Janitorial experience Windows Cash reconciliation Tooling Computer literacy Housekeeping management HIPAA Excel Nutrition Processing cash transactions Food industry Productivity software Door-to-door Deal closing Team motivation (leadership skill) Achieving HIPAA compliance Organizational skills Driving Climbing Sautéing Culinary experience Phone etiquette Pet grooming FDA regulations Hospitality management Public health Dimensional measurements Upscale casual experience Sanitation procedures Maintaining an organized workspace Cost control Bussing Animal handling Retail sales Grocery store Chocolate preparation Closing sales Baking Classroom experience Fast casual experience Quick service & fast food restaurant English Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Food safety Customer service Food safety management Mechanical knowledge Food preparation Microsoft Word Grilling Outdoor work Mobile devices Complaint handling Landscaping Supervising experience Food service inventory management Basic knife skills Fryers Warehouse Task prioritization Office experience Computer operation

Military Service

Pfc Army

February 2013 to June 2015

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

Food Handler Certification

ServSafe

Food Safety Certification

Driver's License

Pallet Jack Certification

OSHA 10

Forklift Certification

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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