Denise Martinez

Manager of Training & Development | Cross-Functional Team Leader in Food & Beverage Industry | Versatile Customer Service Expert

Role
Manager of Training and Development at Norms Restaurants
Location
Orange County, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Denise Martinez

Multi-skilled Restaurant Training & Development Manager with extensive experience leading cross-functional FOH & BOH teams. Well-versed in restaurant operations, food purchasing, and F&B cost controls. Facilitate engaging training & vendor relationships utilizing clear communication skills.Most notably, my 11+ year tenure at Norm\'s Restaurant has ascended from Trainer/Server, to my most recent role as Manager of Training & Development, overseeing all company-wide onboarding, training, employee development, New Restaurant Openings (NRO), cross-functional team operations, labor operations, cost controls, conflict resolution, and more. This versatile leadership skill set has allowed me to excel in the restaurant industry, sales, and custom service, resulting in long-term impact that\'s felt throughout organizations. Leadership skills include, but are not limited to:•Employee Training & Development• Manager Training & Development• New Restaurant Opening (NRO)• Restaurant Team Leadership• New Restaurant Training & Development• Executive Communications• Food & Beverage Cost Controls• Labor & Operations Controls• Customer Service• Staff Hiring & Retention• Sales & Business DevelopmentIn my personal time, I am an avid marathon runner and a healthy lifestyle advocate, having recently run a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon.

Experience

  1. Manager of Training and Development

    Norms Restaurants

    Apr 2024 — Present · California & Las Vegas, NV, US

    Direct all training activities as assigned by the Director of Training, including the development & delivery of training programs for managers & hourly team members• Lead cross-functional teams in New Restaurant Openings (NRO) • Address operational challenges & drive improvements across all teams• Develop interactive training materials & educational resources to ensure timely and effective delivery of training programs across all departments• Partner with Ops to streamline hiring & onboarding, improving efficiency & reducing TTH• Analyze training data for process improvements that enhance employee development• Integrate & run various new training initiatives

Education

  • California State University, Fullerton

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration/Marketing

    2017 — 2019

  • Arizona State University

    Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership

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