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Alex Nedzhefov

Rapid City

Summary

Food & Beverage professional with hands-on experience in both Back of House and Front of House operations. During my four seasons with Under Canvas, I have worked my way up from Cook to Front of House Lead and currently serve as a Front and Back of House Lead. Working in multiple positions has allowed me to gain a strong understanding of daily operations, guest service, team leadership, inventory management, scheduling, ordering, and administrative responsibilities.

Throughout my time with the company, I have focused on building positive relationships with guests and team members, solving problems as they arise, and helping create an environment where employees can succeed and guests leave happy. As I gained experience, I took the initiative to learn management responsibilities including scheduling, checkbooks, inventory, Sysco ordering, beverage ordering, ADP scheduling, and tip distribution. I am looking to continue growing within Under Canvas and take the next step into a Food & Beverage Manager role.

Work History

Front & Back of House Lead

Under Canvas
Keystone, SD

Under Canvas
Current Season

  • Lead daily operations across both Front of House and Back of House departments.
  • Work closely with team members to ensure smooth service and a positive guest experience.
  • Train and support employees while helping them improve their performance and confidence.
  • Resolve guest concerns and find practical solutions that leave guests satisfied.
  • Assist with scheduling, inventory management, ordering, and administrative duties.
  • Complete checkbooks and support daily operational tasks.
  • Help create a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinate communication between kitchen and service teams to ensure efficient operations.

Under Canvas
Season 3

  • Supervised Front of House team members and daily dining operations.
  • Built strong guest relationships through direct interaction and service.
  • Handled guest concerns professionally and ensured positive resolutions.
  • Assisted with training and onboarding new employees.
  • Maintained service standards and helped ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Worked closely with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Under Canvas
Seasons 1&2

  • Prepared food according to company recipes and quality standards.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Worked efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service.
  • Selected to assist operations at Lake Powell due to strong performance, adaptability, and reliability.
  • Gained valuable knowledge of company standards, systems, and daily operations.

Olive and Grill
Los Angeles, California

  • Prepared Mediterranean dishes in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Maintained quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Worked closely with kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.
  • Developed strong multitasking and time-management skills.

Vino Wine & Tapas Room
Los Angeles, California

  • Assisted with preparation and execution of tapas-style menu items.
  • Supported daily kitchen operations in a busy restaurant environment.
  • Maintained food quality and consistency standards.
  • Worked closely with Front of House staff to provide an excellent guest experience.
  • Gained experience in wine-focused dining and upscale hospitality service.

Timeline

Front & Back of House Lead

Under Canvas

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

  • Creating and managing employee schedules.
  • Entering schedules and schedule changes in ADP.
  • Completing weekly checkbooks.
  • Placing Sysco food orders.
  • Ordering wine, tea, and other beverage products.
  • Assisting with inventory counts and inventory management.
  • Participating in labor planning and operational organization.
  • Managing employee tip distribution.
  • Training, coaching, and motivating team members.
  • Recognizing employee strengths and helping improve areas that need development.
  • Assisting with onboarding and employee training.
  • Supporting conflict resolution between team members when needed.
  • Building positive relationships with both guests and employees.
  • Working with Back-Roads Group and Speed Force Group to improve operations and guest experience.

Skills

  • Food & Beverage Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Guest Service
  • Employee Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling
  • ADP Workforce Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Sysco Ordering
  • Beverage Ordering
  • Cost Awareness
  • Front of House Operations
  • Back of House Operations
  • Communication
  • Team Building
  • Hospitality Management

Languages

Russian, English, German

Education

Culinary Program in Russia.

Completed a three-year culinary education program with training in cooking, kitchen operations, food safety, inventory management, purchasing, and food service management.

Alex Nedzhefov