Danny Medaris
Farmington
Summary
Motivated leader with a proven track record at Semo Pasta + Wine, adept in operations management and business development. Excelled in mentoring teams to surpass business goals, enhancing customer retention through exceptional service. Skilled in utilizing POS systems for efficiency, demonstrating both technical and interpersonal prowess. Achievements include driving profitability through strategic sales and team management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Semo Pasta + Wine
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Managed and lead work on the back end of POS systems.
Line Cook
Dante Pizzeria Napoletana
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Cook
12 West Bar and Grill
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality And Restaurant Leadership
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05-2025
Skills
- Team leadership strength
- Business operations background
- Training and development skill
- Team leadership expertise
- Customer retention
- Operations management
- Business development
- Suggestive sales techniques
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
I am quite interested in the world of wine Gaining extensive knowledge on Italian wine at my last two workplaces and owning a sommelier study guide to one day possibly test to become one
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Semo Pasta + Wine
05.2023 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Dante Pizzeria Napoletana
07.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
12 West Bar and Grill
02.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality And Restaurant Leadership
Metropolitan Community College
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