1. Thomas A. Ellis
1865 Campus Dr.
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
( Cell ) 937-654-7369
( Home ) 937-879-2497
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am looking to make a career change. I am an accomplished an energetic Manager with a solid
history of achievement in Management. I am a motivated leader with strong organizational and
prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include Training, Inventories/Ordering and Diversity.
SKILLS
• Time Management • Active Learning
• Administration and Management • Education and Training
• Coordination • Troubleshooting
• Judgement and Decision Making • Operations and Controls
• Service Oriented • Active Listening
EXPERIENCE
Culinary Manager 08/2011 - 09/2014
Ruby Tuesday/Marlin and Ray’s Seafood - Washington Township, Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Opened new restaurant concept for Ruby Tuesday;
kitchen configuration and organization. Select and train entire kitchen staff. Establish food
and alcohol ordering pars. Weekly inventory and ordering of said pars. Team member
scheduling, development, hiring and discipline. Troubleshooting maintenance issues,
fixing when possible. Guest satisfaction and relations. Contribute to restaurant marketing.
Constant communication with fellow management team members. Catering, both at the
restaurant and remote sites.
Assistant General Manager 03/2010 - 08/2011
Thomas and King Inc./Applebees - Kettering Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Unit inventories, costs and controls. Cash handling
management. Team member scheduling, hiring, development and discipline. Guest
satisfaction and relations. Troubleshooting maintenance issues. Constant communication
with fellow management team members.

2. Culinary Manager 01/2007 - 03/2010
Red Lobster - Dayton, Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Unit organization, inventories, ordering, costs and controls.
Team member development, screening, hiring, scheduling and discipline. Troubleshooting
maintenance issues. Guest relations and satisfaction. Constant communication with fellow
management team members.
Kitchen Manager 06/2005 - 01/2007
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill - Kettering Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Unit inventories, ordering and labor costs and controls.
Cash handling management. Team member screening, hiring, training, scheduling and
discipline. Troubleshooting maintenance issues. Constant communication with fellow
managers.
Assistant General Manger 07/2002 - 06/2005
Northwest Inc. ( DBA Buffalo Wild Wings ) - Dayton Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Unit inventories, ordering and labor costs and controls.
Cash handling management. Team member screening, hiring, training, scheduling and
discipline. Troubleshooting maintenance issues. Guest relations and satisfaction.
Constant communication with fellow management team members.
General Manager/Culinary Manger 07/1998 - 07/2002
DNB Inc. ( DBA Damon’s Restaurant ) - Fairborn, Oh.
Key Responsibilities: Corporate Training Manager. Both hands-on and classroom
certifications. Unit inventories, ordering and labor cost controls. Team member
screening, hiring, training, scheduling and discipline. Guest relations and satisfaction.
Constant communication with fellow management team members.
CERTIFICATIONS
Foodservice Management Professional ( FMP ), ServSafe and Servsafe alcohol 08/2002
EDUCATION
Franklin High School - Franklin, Oh.
GED, College prep