Anthony Burke
Laporte
Summary
Dynamic Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at Farnia Restaurant Group, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded innovative menu development and catering coordination, boosting customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and passionate about staff development, consistently delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Farnia Restaurant Group
01.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
Restaurant Manager
Villa Nova Pizzeria
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Restaurant Manager
Farina's Supper Club
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient floor management strategies and maintaining a clean, inviting dining environment.
- Assisted in revenue growth by contributing innovative ideas for menu development, promotions, and special events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chicago High School For The Arts
Chicago, IL05-2004
Skills
- Team management
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Customer engagement
- Staff management
- Point of sale (POS) system operation
- Operations management
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Shift management
- Menu development
- Adaptable
- Order delivery practices
- Supply chain management
- Catering coordination
- Recipes and menu planning
- Purchasing and cost control
- Restaurant operations management
Certification
- TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Alcohol Certification – Health Communications, Inc.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Farnia Restaurant Group
01.2024 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Villa Nova Pizzeria
03.2022 - 01.2024
Restaurant Manager
Farina's Supper Club
03.2019 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Chicago High School For The Arts
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