Meagan Loftis
Meagan Loftis
Meagan Loftis
Summary
I have more than 15 years of restaurant experience, including 10 years as a Restaurant Manager. Most recently, I have
been working as a Restaurant Manager at Steel Magnolias from June 2018 to May 2022. My skills and experiences
include: Budgeting, Inventory Management, Payroll Processing, Scheduling, and Training Programs.
Experience
Steel Magnolias, Valdosta, GA June 2018 to May 2022
Restaurant Manager
Monitored facility compliance with health and fire regulations. Ensured food prep and serving procedures met safety
regulations, fire codes, health regulations. Ensured that food was prepared with correct recipe, portion sizes,
presentation. Counted money. Made bank deposits. Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality, service,
facilities. Ensured that food was prepared quickly and on time. Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries.
Checked delivery contents for quality, quantity, accuracy. Maintained inventory records. Scheduled staff hours and
assigned work duties. Upheld standards for staff performance and customer service. Arranged for equipment
maintenance and repairs, and coordinated a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control. Greeted
guests, escorted them to their seats, and presented them with menus and wine lists. Investigated and resolved
complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations. Monitored budgets and payroll records, and reviewed
financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted. Monitored employee and patron
activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed. Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing
and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner. Ordered and
purchased equipment and supplies. Organized and directed worker training programs, resolved personnel problems,
hired new staff, and evaluated employee performance in dining and lodging facilities. Reviewed work procedures and
operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, and safety. Scheduled and receive food and
beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verified product quality and quantity. Scheduled staff hours and
assigned duties. Scheduled used of facilities and catering services for events such as banquets and receptions, and
negotiated details of arrangements with clients. Took dining reservations. Tested cooked food by tasting and smelling it
to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
Skills
Budgeting, Cooking, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Delivery, Financial, Government, Inventory Management,
Microsoft Money, Payroll Processing, Personnel, Quality, Repair, Safety, Tables, Training Programs, Typing