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Lacey Marie Nick

Masontown

Summary

I am very hard working, reliable, a fast learner with leadership skills, willing to take on new projects, and motivated to learn and grow in this company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Manager

Chick-fil-A
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained a strong team of motivated staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Implemented efficient scheduling practices to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak business hours.
  • Implemented new employee onboarding processes, providing comprehensive training that promoted retention and a strong understanding of company culture.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Ensured compliance with all health department regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - Current
  • Trained new servers in restaurant procedures and customer service standards
  • Fostered fun atmosphere and family-style work environment
  • Greeted all guests with smile and friendly greeting
  • Took orders, made drinks, and cleaned tables after the guests' departures
  • Communicated customers' menu choices and special requests to kitchen staff to minimize errors
  • Answered phones and took phone orders for customer pick up or delivery
  • Picked up trash and removed spills promptly to keep dining area fresh and inviting
  • Controlled the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining table
  • Balanced trays with care to successfully deliver large volumes of food quickly
  • Performed side work duties, such as cleaning and engaging customers in friendly conversation to boost satisfaction and loyalty to restaurant
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices
  • Entered orders, delivered food and beverages, and processed payments
  • Handled as many as three tables at once with high service quality
  • Kept hostess team informed of table progression and availability
  • Restocked stations regularly to help team stay efficient and meet customers' needs
  • Assisted bartender with managing deliveries to customers in different sections
  • Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials, and collected drink orders to offer superior service
  • Used POS system to accurately input orders and process payments
  • Uphold high sanitation and safety standards while delivering and serving food
  • Suggested menu choices such as daily specials and appetizers to increase sales and meet upsell targets
  • Transported food products, cleaned tables and counters, and stocked dining room supplies
  • Gained familiarity with menu ingredients and cooking processes to respond

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - Current
  • Trained new servers in restaurant procedures and customer service standards
  • Fostered fun atmosphere and family-style work environment
  • Greeted all guests with smile and friendly greeting
  • Took orders, made drinks, and cleaned tables after the guests' departures
  • Communicated customers' menu choices and special requests to kitchen staff to minimize errors
  • Answered phones and took phone orders for customer pick up or delivery
  • Picked up trash and removed spills promptly to keep dining area fresh and inviting
  • Controlled the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining table
  • Balanced trays with care to successfully deliver large volumes of food quickly
  • Performed side work duties, such as cleaning and engaging customers in friendly conversation to boost satisfaction and loyalty to restaurant
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices
  • Entered orders, delivered food and beverages, and processed payments
  • Handled as many as three tables at once with high service quality
  • Kept hostess team informed of table progression and availability
  • Restocked stations regularly to help team stay efficient and meet customers' needs
  • Assisted bartender with managing deliveries to customers in different sections
  • Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials, and collected drink orders to offer superior service
  • Used POS system to accurately input orders and process payments
  • Uphold high sanitation and safety standards while delivering and serving food
  • Suggested menu choices such as daily specials and appetizers to increase sales and meet upsell targets
  • Transported food products, cleaned tables and counters, and stocked dining room supplies
  • Gained familiarity with menu ingredients and cooking processes to respond

Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2018 - 11.2024
  • As a keyholder I organize and lead 'alley rallies'; supervise all foh employees on the clock
  • Maintained store appearance and safety through consistent store recovery and sanitizing protocols
  • Generated sales and performance reports
  • Managed store independently in absence of store manager or assistant manager
  • Delivered top-quality customer service through attentive guest acknowledgment and swift conflict resolution
  • Motivated staff to meet individual and team goals by assisting customers and upselling products
  • Communicated regularly with management team concerning all aspects of sales, customer feedback, and associate performance
  • Set expectations and modeled excellent service by projecting positive attitude and enthusiasm toward job, company, and customers
  • Managed delivery of quality customer service, enabling staff to expeditiously service customers and provide good dining experience
  • Attended managers' meetings to report on inventory and sales

Food Preparation Worker

B and B Family Diner
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: family owned
  • Although this restaurant is family owned I never had special treatment and worked hard, knowing I was representing my family
  • My jobs also included server, dishwasher, cook, busser
  • But my main job was a prepped
  • Completed basic kitchen and meal preparation tasks, such as sanitizing, cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing meats, and arranging garnishes
  • Uphold all set safety and cleanliness protocols consistently
  • Inspected premises to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Ensured quality of meals and closely adhered to set storage and rotation protocols
  • Monitored food production quality and supervised other kitchen staff
  • Maintained sanitation of kitchen, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers
  • Performed meal preparations in timely manner to assist kitchen staff and reduce customer wait times
  • Prepared and cut vegetables and meat for use in diner-style food
  • Ensured products were properly rotated and stored to meet quality requirements
  • Prepared for expected needs by readying ingredients such as vegetables to use in cooked dishes
  • Served food to customers, maintained guest satisfaction, and addressed customers' needs
  • Protected the establishment's customers by keeping work areas, utensils and dishes clean and sterilized
  • Maintained established inventory levels and ordered stock to keep ingredients at optimal levels
  • Minimized the spoilage of prepared foods by properly storing items in designated containers
  • Inspected prepared products for quality assurance and followed established storage and rotation standards to keep ingredients fresh
  • Weighed and measured ingredients to match the recipe's formula and achieve the desired consistency
  • Set up prep tables and steam tables for kitchen staff
  • Followed procedures for slicing, weighing, and labeling products for sale
  • Handled, prepared, and transported products correctly to minimize loss and meet customers' needs
  • Family owned

Cell Phone Sales Associate

Sprint
01.2007 - 10.2013
  • Kiosk went out of business
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions to guide immediate purchases and encourage repeat visits
  • Kept displays organized and clean for maximum customer appeal and consistent sales
  • Used excellent troubleshooting abilities to help customers resolve account, service, and product issues
  • Maintained revenue by attracting customers with attractive sales displays
  • Quickly connected with each customer to offer assistance and promote products
  • Completed opening and closing duties, including counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
  • Minimized loss by watching for and recognizing security risks and active theft
  • Located out-of-stock items for customers with other store locations or by directly contacting vendors
  • Helped customers find desired items and accessories by closely supporting each person throughout the buying process
  • Demonstrated merchandise operation and explained features
  • Inventoried merchandise everyday to keep an accurate count of each product type
  • Stayed current on plans and promotions to offer each customer best-in-class support
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, return and exchange policies, and security practices
  • Calculated sales prices and total purchases, and processed cash or credit transactions
  • Encouraged customers to sign up for warranties and additional services, consistently exceeding quotas for add-on sales
  • Sold wireless phones, services, and accessories in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma - General

Laurel Highlands High school
Uniontown, PA

Skills

  • Team training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Manage employees
  • Organization

  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Food safety compliance
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Recipe development
  • Cost control

Certification

Serv Safe

RAMP

Timeline

Retail Manager

Chick-fil-A
11.2024 - Current

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - Current

Server/Bartender

Texas Roadhouse
05.2019 - Current

Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2018 - 11.2024

Food Preparation Worker

B and B Family Diner
01.2017 - 04.2019

Cell Phone Sales Associate

Sprint
01.2007 - 10.2013

High School Diploma - General

Laurel Highlands High school
Lacey Marie Nick