Benjamin Brooks
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity.
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 5-year industry history.
Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Nashville Marriott At Vanderbilt University
2022 - 2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and equipment usage to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Monitored food preparation processes for quality control and consistency in menu items.
Parking Garage Attendant
Metropolis
01.2023 - 2024
- Managed vehicle parking and retrieval efficiently to maximize space utilization.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and reported issues to maintenance team promptly.
- Operated parking management software to track vehicle locations accurately.
- Consistently adhered to company policies and procedures regarding vehicle handling, resulting in zero damage incidents during employment tenure.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and reported issues to maintenance team promptly
Menswear Sales Associate
D&K MENSWEAR
2023 - 01.2024
- Assisting my customer with their fashion needs or anything that was relating to their wants as a client. General position requirements were working as a team with my co-workers to efficiently get customers service.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, ensuring accurate information delivery to clients.
Restaurant Manager
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2020 - 2023
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Managed staff schedules, optimizing labor costs while maintaining service quality.
- Developed training programs for new employees, enhancing team performance and retention.
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and improving supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with culinary team on menu design, aligning offerings with guest preferences and trends.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Correcctional Officer
Coracivic
2019 - 2022
- Monitored inmate behavior and maintained safety protocols within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with security regulations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among inmates, promoting a peaceful environment.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during critical incidents effectively.
Production Worker
Nissan Assembly Plant
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Operated assembly line machinery to produce automotive components efficiently.
- Assisted in development of new production techniques, leading to more efficient processes.
- Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Education
Certified Culinarian -
Auguste Escoffer School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX2020
High school diploma -
Dekalb County High School
Dowelltown, TN01-2016
Skills
- Operations management
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Food presentation
- Team management
- Culinary techniques
- Servsafe manager
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry software
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance
- Prisoner transport
- CCTV monitoring
- Observation techniques
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Customer engagement
- Staff management
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Parking Garage Attendant
Metropolis
01.2023 - 2024
Production Worker
Nissan Assembly Plant
01.2017 - 07.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Nashville Marriott At Vanderbilt University
2022 - 2025
Menswear Sales Associate
D&K MENSWEAR
2023 - 01.2024
Restaurant Manager
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2020 - 2023
Correcctional Officer
Coracivic
2019 - 2022
Certified Culinarian -
Auguste Escoffer School of Culinary Arts
High school diploma -
Dekalb County High School