Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Colton Scott

Big River Pizza, St. Francisville
Ethel
11
years of professional experience

Professional General Manager with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Work History

Executive Chef, General Manager

2 Years 7 Months
Big River Pizza, St. Francisville | 03.2024 - Current
  • Managed kitchen staff, providing training and mentorship to foster skill development.
  • Developed training materials focused on effective communication and problem-solving techniques for staff development.
  • Analyzed and addressed customer feedback to identify issues and implement improvements in service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and profit maximization strategies.
  • Contributed to community engagement efforts through participation in local events, sponsorships of charitable initiatives, and partnerships with area schools or organizations.

Line Cook

2 Years 7 Months
Restaurant 1796, St. Francisville | 08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
  • Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Line Cook

3 Years 2 Months
The Francis, St. Francisville | 03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.

Education

Architecture - Spanish

Louisiana Tech | Ruston | 05-2020
I spent the better part of a year at Louisiana Tech, where I pursued a major in Architecture and a minor in Spanish, however due to COVID and other family circumstances I ended up leaving school to pursue other avenues.

Skills

Cost control
Team leadership
Staff training and development
Financial management
Workplace efficiency
Guest relations management
Strong work ethic

Timeline

Executive Chef, General Manager

Big River Pizza, St. Francisville
03.2024 - CurrentRead More

Line Cook

Restaurant 1796, St. Francisville
08.2021 - 03.2024Read More

Line Cook

The Francis, St. Francisville
03.2016 - 05.2019Read More

Louisiana Tech

Architecture from Spanish
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Colton Scott