Monti Marsters
Asheville
Summary
Knowledgeable Leader with over 10 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase ethical profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Piazza
Asheville, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in menu preparation and recipe development for seasonal offerings.
Owner
Massage By Monti
Asheville, NC
11.2020 - Current
- Kept business operations on sound financial footing with effective forecasting, budget management, and resource allocation
- Handled all administrative requirements, including records management, legal compliance, and tax submissions
- Built competitive edge with well-planned growth and strategic business development.
Kitchen Lead
Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained quality and customer satisfaction, keeping our restaurant in the top 10 through the company
- Coordinated work during both peak and off-peak hours to expertly handle customer and operational needs
- Verified employee work for proper preparation, portioning, and presentation
- Minimized cost overage by controlling inventory and supplies and minimizing waste.
Kitchen Lead
Bartaco
Asheville, NC
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Helped take the Atlanta location from # 14 in the company to top 2
- Helped create the # 1 management training team in the company
- Managed performance of kitchen employees through regular evaluations, coaching, discipline, and motivation
- Maintained high stocking standards for optimal quality, including establishing and enforcing rotation and cleaning procedures.
Kitchen Manager
Zoes Kitchen
Johns Creek, GA
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Maintained budgeted food costs using tools within inventory management system.
- Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers and adherence to company policies.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Atlanta, GA05-2018
Skills
- Training and development
- Budget control
- Staff management
- Performance improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Team Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Quality Management Systems
- Employee Development
- Staff Management
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Line Cook
Piazza
03.2025 - Current
Owner
Massage By Monti
11.2020 - Current
Kitchen Lead
Grove Park Inn
11.2018 - 09.2020
Kitchen Lead
Bartaco
05.2017 - 10.2018
Kitchen Manager
Zoes Kitchen
04.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts