Open to flexible & seasonal opportunitiesSan Diego, CA

Outside animals.

I lead a team of 25 at Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, coordinating the kitchen and front of house to serve hundreds of diners a day.

Restaurant work has taught me how to organize people, keep track of details, and follow through. Those are skills I want to bring to animal welfare.

Iva smiling and giving a thumbs-up behind the café counter
On the jobSan Diego, CA

Experience

A closer look.

Rise & Shine Hospitality Group

Rise & Shine Hospitality Group

5 years managing a high-volume restaurant.

Coordinate kitchen and front of house for hundreds of diners a day.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

3 years serving and hosting.

Welcomed guests, served tables, and coordinated front-of-house service in a high-volume restaurant.

Experience & education

From service to team leadership.

2021 — Present

Assistant Manager

Rise & Shine Hospitality Group

San Diego, California

Coordinate kitchen and front-of-house teams serving hundreds of diners daily, with expanded general-manager responsibilities.

  • Lead 25 employees across recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
  • Train three managers on leadership procedures while coordinating staffing, service, and daily priorities.
  • Handle employee relations, attendance, corrective action, sick time, overtime, payroll support, final pay, and confidential documentation.
  • Coordinate vendors, purchasing, inventory, cash reconciliation, and labor, sales, and comp reporting.
  • Resolve guest and operational issues, adapt to last-minute changes, and support process and training improvements.

2019 — 2021

Server & Host

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Pensacola, Florida

High-volume service and front-of-house coordination.

  • Supported guests and front-of-house operations through hosting and serving in a high-volume restaurant.
  • Recognized as Host of the Year for performance and guest satisfaction.

Graduated 2025

B.S.B.A. in Supply Chain Logistics Management

University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

About the degree
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