John Tanguay

Experience

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  Elegant Simplicity Catering

  Feb 2000 - Oct 2002

  Sous Chef

  -Waiting tables of ten or more-Assisting with food preparation-Responsible for sanitation of workspace, utensils, and appliances-Working independently or in a group setting-Working in a fast-paced environment-Managed wait staff of approximately five to eight people-Handled payments and communication between clients and owner

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  DeFiores Quality Car Care

  Jun 2001 - Oct 2002

  Automotive Detailer

  -Opened and closed facility.-Completely detail 2 to 6 cars per day and would leave when all clients vehicles were complete.-Cleaned interior and exterior of clients vehicles-Home pressure washing-Home Window cleaning-Commercial carpet cleaning

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  General Dynamics

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2006

  ISM Machinist

  -Learning Electric Boat computer systems, - Maintaining various department regulations in accordance with Electric Boat SSP (Shipyard Standard Procedure)-Performed internal department audits- Participated in functional quality assurance audits, keeping track of all calibration records and calibrated equipment.- Coordinated action to insure satisfactory marks on quarterly and annual Navel audits.- Distributed equipment to employees and vendors throughout the Groton based shipyard and other shipyards throughout the country and insure equipment was returned within the given timeline.-Flexed work as OSM aboard the SSN761 submarine in the Overhaul/Repair section of the yard,-Interpreting engineering blueprints and other drawings and TGI work-Studied various systems on board a ship, attending regular schooling to become certified in different safety applications, -Frequent use of precision measuring equipment,-Responsible for visual inspections and overall quality assurance of mechanical installations, as well as support of test procedures and related inspections and documentation.- Traveled to to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington for support of outside mechanical installation and inspection of SSGN conversion project. Assisted Machinist trade workers with installation of mechanical systems; assisted mechanical inspection department with witnessing dis-assembly and reassembly of mechanical SUBSAFE equipment and components to ensure all work stayed within strict specifications of NAVSEA blueprints and requirements-Adhered to rigorous and inflexible deadlines, timely delivery of contracted promises, and achieved key events and tests within individual timeframes.-Assisted with preparation and delivery of all necessary paperwork and documentation for each task and relevant inspection. Show less

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  Burgerville, LLC

  Jan 2007 - now

  General Manager

  • Managing High volume 3.7m-4m restaurant that serves 350,000 to 390,000 guests annually • Oversee the planning and set operational goals on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.• The ability to perform and check all administrative functions required of a General Manager, such as; ensuring accuracy in cash control, deposits, balancing petty cash and coin fund, hot item and/or food inventories, weekly/monthly inventories, entering waste, ordering product, invoice postings, labor scheduling, forecasting, food safety, cleanliness, and employee files, etc.• Ensure restaurant cost control and metrics are achieved in the areas of sales, guest counts, average check, food cost, labor cost, direct costs, gross profit and SOS.• Ensures that the restaurant meets all county, state and federal requirements and company policies for safety, quality assurance, food safety and cleanliness.• Ensures the restaurant maintains proper staffing levels through recruiting, retention and planning of employee training and cross training.• Ensure that development is ongoing and development planning is in place at all levels of the restaurant.• Accountable for the Assistant Managers and crew development within the restaurant.• Conduct management appraisals/reviews semi-annually and annually.• Ensure that crew reviews and performance appraisals are accurate and complete.• Assistant Manager Development through consistent one on ones.• Accountable for ensuring your own development and strive for continuous improvement. • Generate annual budget, marketing plan and business plan.• Follow up to ensure all company policies and procedures are followed.• Career development for hourly employees using the advancement program.• Active with Community Marketing and participation in community events.• Ensure crew moral remains high with constant feedback given and accepted for improvements. Show less