Ismar Garcia Donis
Boston
Summary
Versatile manager with extensive experience overseeing multiple locations in the restaurant industry. Committed to developing high-performing teams and excelling in fast-paced environments, particularly in fast casual dining. Equipped with food safety certifications and a strong foundation in operational management, poised to drive growth and foster leadership within an organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Plasterer
J Santana plastering
Medford
01.2026 - Current
- Apply finishes: Applied protective & decorative layers of plaster or cement to interior or exterior walls & ceilings; creating smooth & even finishes, ready for painting & preventing weather damage, while adding decorative architectural details for residential and commercial projects.
- Mixed & prepared Materials: Blending plaster, lime, gypsum, sand, cement, & water to exact consistencies according to project specifications.
- Surface preparation: Cleaning, repairing cracks, removing old material, & applying primers or bonding agents. Ensured surfaces were properly prepped before applying plaster coatings.
- Texturing & Repair: Matching or removing wall & ceiling patterns
- Dry-Lining: Installing interior drywall or plasterboard partitions on walls & ceilings.
- Blue Board Installation: Hanging gypsum-based plaster base boards(I am actively expanding & building my proficiency in this skill..
- Skim Coating: Applying smooth veneer or finish layers over surfaces.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at all job sites.
- Inspected finished work for quality and consistency before client approval.
- Completed all jobs within specified deadlines without compromising quality standards.
Line Cook
Five Iron Golf
Boston
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared ingredients and conducted quality checks to ensure high standards
- Ensured timely and accurate food preparation for customer orders.
- Unpacked and organized weekly deliveries to maintain kitchen efficiency
- Conducted end-of-day procedures to secure the kitchen and equipment.
- Unpack and put away weekly deliveries
Store Manager
Juice Press
Boston
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed operations for two locations in Back Bay and Downtown, ensuring seamless store performance.
- Ensure stores are properly stocked and that FIFO is practiced.
- Managed inventory needs for both stores by placing orders and making sure inventory counts were completed on time.
- Trained employees from other locations at high-volume store in Back Bay, enhancing staff readiness and customer service.
- Train employees for other locations at my high volume store in Back Bay.
- Coordinated inventory management for both stores, placing orders and ensuring timely inventory counts.
- Performed weekly cash drops to ensure secure bank deposits. to Citizens bank and change for stores done weekly.
Shift Supervisor
Chipotle
Boston
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored and coached employees to enhance performance and service quality.
- Monitor and coach in the moment for all employees.
- Performed stocking duties to maintain organized inventory in the store.
- Opened and closed store, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to protocols.
- Managed stocking processes to ensure product availability and organization.
Shift Leader
Sweet Green
Boston
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Trained new and current employees.
- Trained new and current employees to enhance team skills and service quality.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to foster a collaborative workplace.
- Maximized performance through effective time management and dedication to tasks.
- Processed and organized meats and vegetables to ensure freshness and quality for menu items.
Education
Diploma -
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
Wakefield, MaSkills
- Surface preparation
- Material mixing
- Trowel control
- Corner & bead work
- Safety compliance
- Tool operation
- On-the-job Training
- ServSafe Food Manager
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Interviewing
- Cash Management
- Deputy Employee Scheduling/Payroll
- SquarePOS
- MarketMan Inventory/Ordering
- Technique Development
- Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Plasterer
J Santana plastering
01.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Five Iron Golf
07.2024 - 12.2025
Store Manager
Juice Press
12.2023 - 12.2025
Shift Supervisor
Chipotle
08.2023 - 01.2024
Shift Leader
Sweet Green
07.2018 - 10.2023
Diploma -
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School