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Manny J Silva

Kingman,Az

Summary

Seasoned Restaurant Manager with over 19 years of experience in the industry, notably at Chili’s, where I led teams to enhance guest experiences and drive business results. Skilled in both front and back of house management, including inventory control and staff training. Known for high energy, critical thinking, and fostering community relationships, I excel in making guests feel special.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Red Robin
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests..
  • Ultimately providing a great guest experience

Restaurant Manager

Chili’s
11.2013 - 04.2021

As a restaurant manager my ultimate goal was to ensure a great guest experience while leading my team. As a leader I use positivity while working alongside my team to motivate them to be productive and provide a great guest experience. Some of my responsibilities and experience in this role include:

  • Ensure a great guest experience using leadership skills and knowledge of what makes a happy guest
  • Act as a role model and hold team members accountable to operational and quality standards
  • Foster open communication between team members and management
  • Influence team member behaviors by championing change and restaurant initiatives
  • Drive business results by utilizing Chili's systems to effectively control costs
  • Ensure ordering work sheets are accurate based off current sales projects such as Shamrock food orders, liquor orders and general restaurant supplies
  • Hire team members, write weekly schedules and maintain team member performance by using positive recognition or performance discussions
  • Engage with guests and develop relationships within the community
  • Understand, practice and oversee safe food handling procedures
  • Oversee all repair & maintenance for the restaurant and surrounding exterior property

Server

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
02.2011 - 10.2013
  • Showing up on time with positive energy and a productive mind set
  • Being knowledgeable of our food menu, craft beer list, extensive wine collection and our current monthly liquor specials.
  • Taking accurate food orders providing recommendations and upselling
  • Providing a Great guest experience

Education

GED -

Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZ

Skills

  • 16 Years restaurant experience
  • Reliable and responsible
  • High energy and stamina
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team player
  • Computer literate
  • Problem solving
  • Interview & hire staff
  • Supply ordering and inventory
  • Weekly scheduling
  • P & L management
  • Back of house management
  • Full kitchen line training
  • ServSafe certified
  • Managing deliveries
  • Equipment maintenance and repairs
  • Monitoring food preparation

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Red Robin
08.2021 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Chili’s
11.2013 - 04.2021

Server

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
02.2011 - 10.2013

GED -

Coconino County Community College
Manny J Silva