Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Tara Spleen

Lititz

Summary

I am a hard-working, dedicated manager with extensive daily planning and operations experience. I am focused on positive working conditions for my employees and a welcoming environment for my guests. I am looking to grow my career with an established, well recognized company in the food industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Outback Steakhouse
10.2018 - Current

My specific duties include the following:

- Reviewing our food safety checklist to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania state law and EcoSure.

-Checking the roster for the day to make sure we are fully staffed for a successful shift.

-Evaluating the kitchen prep list to make certain we can accommodate the expected traffic for the day.

-Managing the flow in front of house to be in tandem with the kitchen staff execution.

-Inputting computer entries for daily sales, balancing meat sheets, paying out tipshare and confirming the expected cash for the day.

Additional management responsibilities involve writing and posting employee schedules, forecasting labor, invoicing, writing truck orders, processing payroll, maintaining kitchen equipment through Service Channel, resolving guest complaints, onboarding new hires, and participating in manager conference calls and meetings.

Restaurant Server

Outback Steakhouse
02.2008 - 10.2018
  • Provided hospitality and personalized customer service to each guest.
  • Controlled pace and table turns by managing orders and ensuring food was delivered in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for my guests.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate preparation and delivery of special dietary requests.


Bartender

Maggie's Bar And Grill
06.2005 - 01.2008

-Provided personalized hospitality and customer service to each guest.

- Maintained a clean and organized work space

-Developed loyal clientele by delivering friendly service and engaging in conversation.

- Contributed to a positive work environment through teamwork and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
08.2001

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Lititz, PA
06.1996

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Recruitment
  • Operations Management

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Outback Steakhouse
10.2018 - Current

Restaurant Server

Outback Steakhouse
02.2008 - 10.2018

Bartender

Maggie's Bar And Grill
06.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print

The Pennsylvania State University

High School Diploma -

Warwick High School
Tara Spleen