Restaurant Operations Manager and Inventory Specialist

Thomas Sanders

Memphis, TN ***** +1-901-***-**** **********************@***********.***

Professional summary

Versatile manager with hands-on experience in restaurant operations, including cooking, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Skilled in overseeing stock levels, coordinating truck deliveries, and ensuring efficient kitchen workflows. Proven ability to balance multiple roles in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of service and organization.

Work experience

Manager/cook/stocker/inventory

Broadway Pizza Memphis, TN

March 2011 to October 2025

• Managed daily operations, including cooking, stocking, and inventory, ensuring timely completion of truck orders and maintaining consistent product availability.

Education

Mathematics (High school diploma)

East High School Memphis, TN

September 1995 to June 2000

Mathematics (High school)

East High Memphis, TN

September 1994 to June 2000

Skills

Packing Financial management Materials handling - Materials handling experience (3–5 years) Food safety Fine dining experience Budget forecasting Pallet jack Computer literacy Stock rotation Cooking Sanitation Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Factory experience ABC analysis Manual handling Forklift safety protocols Financial concepts Unloading Forklift - Forklift operation experience (3–5 years) Car wash Order picker Sales Cleaning Stand up forklift driver Casual dining experience Operations management Attention to detail Safety standards in production Picking packing Production planning Supply chain coordination Heavy lifting Staffing management Hiring Computer operation Quick service & fast food restaurant Quality standards in production Just-in-Time Pallet stackers Budget management Managing budgets in a finance role Equipment repair Maintenance Mechanical systems repair Knife skills Plating Inventory management Warehouse sorting Catering Climbing Productivity software Math

Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Leadership Chainsaw Managing skills Food production Administrative experience Staff development Sanitation procedures Sensory evaluation Forklift driver Food service Food preparation Microsoft Excel Organizational budget management Loading Financial forecasting Managing hospitality teams Manufacturing management Driving Fleet management Basic math Restaurant management Food safety management Hospitality Profit & loss Overseeing training Manufacturing company experience Team development Outdoor work Cycle counting inventory management Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Office Cash handling Host/hostess experience Management Quality control Data entry FIFO Hand tools Maintenance management Teamwork Manufacturing facility RF scanner Preventative hardware maintenance Emergency procedures Hazard communication Order fulfillment Payroll management Reach truck Menu design Vendor management Languages

English

Certifications and licenses

Driver's License

ServSafe

Food Handler Certification

Food Safety Certification

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