Kathryn Bohto
Restaurant Manager
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Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Experience
Restaurant Manager - Olive Garden - Port Richey, FL
(2024-06)
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service and adherence to quality standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement, driving menu adjustments and service enhancements.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Coordinated special events and promotions, boosting sales and enhancing guest experiences during peak periods.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.
Nanny - Private Family - Spring Hill, FL
(2023-06 - 2024-05)
- Prepared bottles for child based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping and eating schedules for children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
Teacher - Hernando County School District - Spring Hill, FL
(2021-08 - 2023-06)
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Nanny - Private Family - Odessa, FL
(2019-10 - 2021-08)
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Server, Busser, ToGo Specialist, & Trainer - Olive Garden - Port Richey, FL
(2017-01 - 2021-06)
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Leadership - Saint Leo University (2021-05)
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education - Saint Leo University (2019-05)
Associate of Arts - College of Central Florida (2017-05)
High School Diploma - Sutton High School (2015-06)

