Melvin L. Jones

Experience

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  IHOP

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2010

  Assistant-General Manager

  • Managed back-of-the-house operations (e.g., employee shifts, scheduling, labor costs, food costs, portioning, and inventory) • Coached, taught and developed other line cooks • Monitored day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with established standards of product quality, service and clientele • Ordered food products and inventory; performed weekly, monthly, quarterly inventory • Supervised and scheduled wait staff and kitchen personnel • Interviewed, hired, and trained personnel • Oversaw and led back-of-the-house and assisted in front-of-the house training • Supervised a number of employees, including an assistant manager, cooks, and wait staff Show less

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  Cracker Barrel

  Dec 2010 - Nov 2013

  Associate Manager

  -Managed daily operations of dining room and banquet service in 3 dining areas.-Prepared breakfast and lunch items from family-style restaurant menu. -Worked nights to prepare kitchen for the next day's business.- Prepared menu items.- Performed nightly sanitation inspection at closing. -Maximized profitability by maintaining low food and labor costs. -Placed food orders to private vendors. -Placed food orders for the following day. -Performed under pressure in a fast-paced environment. -Prepared all food expeditiously and to the customer's satisfaction. Show less

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  Bahama Breeze

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

  Greeter Manager, Bar Manager, Service Manager, Culinary Manager, Group Sales Manager
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  Dave & Buster's Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2023

  • General Manager

    Dec 2019 - Nov 2023

  • Service Manager

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2019
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  MGM Resorts International

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2023

  General Manager BetMGM Book Bar and Grill
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  Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  Director Of Dining Services
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  Sodexo

  Jul 2023 - now

  General Manager V
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  Creative Dining Services

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of Dining Services