Sara Nicole Mendez
Long Beach
Summary
Experienced in restaurant management with a strong focus on strategic planning and team development. Proven track record in executing successful training programs, maintaining high compliance standards, and optimizing staffing and scheduling to support operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Front/Back of House Manager
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Houston
04.2021 - 06.2026
- Managed million-dollar account weekly, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Coordinated business level schedules to align staffing capabilities with labor budget.
- Executed preparations for state and local inspections to maintain cleanliness and compliance resulting in consistent passing rate under my supervision.
- Efficient with all levels of management across three restaurants.
- Maintained integrity and attention to detail through payment reconciliation for 90+ employees.
- Developed financial Excel spreadsheets to improve data accessibility and support accurate financial analysis.
- As Lead Trainer, led and trained a team of 10 staff members that resulted in over 200 direct employees.
Banquet Supervisor and Kitchen Expediter
Pappasito’s Cantina
Houston
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Scheduled and coordinated staffing and facility layout to ensure efficient event execution.
- Organized and contracted events to increase community engagement and elevate company visibility.
- Facilitated payment reconciliation for staff and third-party consumers to ensure financial accuracy.
- Maintained adequate stock of all items in the fast-paced kitchen environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cy-Fair Highschool
Cypress, TX06-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Operational Oversight
- Customer Engagement
- Diligent Leader
- Efficient Trainer
- Strategic Planner
- Time Management
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Approachable Team Member
- Resilient Worker
- Communication
Timeline
Front/Back of House Manager
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
04.2021 - 06.2026
Banquet Supervisor and Kitchen Expediter
Pappasito’s Cantina
07.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Cy-Fair Highschool