Simeon Adda
Edmond,OK
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with over 18 years of experience in food safety compliance, menu development, and cash flow management. Proven track record in optimizing profits and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective team leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Cajun King Restaurant/bar
Warr Acres, OK
01.2008 - 02.2026
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling in a busy restaurant environment.
- Developed and implemented menu offerings based on customer preferences and trends.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations for food service operations.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and storage processes.
- Coordinated marketing strategies to promote events and enhance restaurant visibility.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for labor and food costs, and monitored accounts receivable and payable records.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors to secure favorable terms on orders.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
- Hired, trained and motivated staff to fill all restaurant openings.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
- Developed promotions and special events to attract customers and drive sales.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Cash flow management
- Event planning
- Marketing strategy
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent communication
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Cajun King Restaurant/bar
01.2008 - 02.2026
Some College (No Degree) -
Oklahoma State University