Amanda Vroom

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: Female, Age 29
Newtown, PA
United States; Member # 2,988; 1 Referral; Joined Feb 25; Seen 23 hours ago

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Food Safety & Sanitation Certification for staff.

You just can't be too careful when it comes to food and the public. Think back...how many food borne outbreaks do you recall???

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Food Safety & Sanitation Certification for staff.

HACCP...I have totally heard that word in my daily life at work! Funny how food safety continues to evolve and our guidelines, restrictions, and behaviors are constantly being challenged and tweak... more

Added a post Jun 6

Does it matter....?

Carol what you do on a daily basis is absolutely not transactional....it is transformational! Atleast that is what we call it in our company. We try so hard in training to show people how importan... more

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Title/Position: HR/Training Specialist

Company: The Rose Group

Restaurant Occupation: Corporate

Non-Restaurant Occupation: Other

Industry: Restaurant

Department: Corporate

Restaurant Segment: Casual

Restaurant Type: American

Restaurant Size: Chain < 100 Units

Day Part: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Take-out

Days Open: All

Price: $$

Website Address: www.rosegroupdining.com

Interests: Discovering new wines, Making Friends, Networking, Gaining Knowledge, Other

Favorite Restaurants, Liquors, Wine and Beers: Small Italian places that make all their own pasta, sauces, etc.

Personal Quote: Don't try to prove, try to improve.

Status: Married

Seeking: Friends, Business Contacts, Experts, Employees, Consultants

Biography: I started with Applebee's as a Server and Expo. As I continued with the company I was developed into a completely cross-trained Associate who was also a certified Apple Elite for The Rose Group. I then moved into Management with the company and finally came to rest in the Corporate Office as the HR/Training Specialist.

I now work with all of the Managers in the system, hourly Associates, and Executive Operators. I work with both Human Resources and Training Departments to help bridge the two with alignment.

Years Experience: 5 years

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Quickly growing from 55 to 58 stores in only 60 days!

By Amanda Vroom on Jun 13, 2008 at 10:32am | No Comments (Add) | 25 Views

Whew! Our 55th Store opened with an opening sales week of a mere $97,500...not too shabby! Shortly after the last of the VIP champagne had been finished, the doors opened and our Elite trainers leaving, we announced that we had bought three Applebee's from ASI! All ... more

National Donut Day...

By Amanda Vroom on Jun 6, 2008 at 8:15am | 3 Comments (Add) | 11 Views

This is totally fun, nothing serious and great for Friday I am still at work blues.... Today is National Donut Day...have you had your deep fried, covered in glaze, topped with sprinkles/jimmies, maybe some gooey chocolate goodness today?? If not I hear that Crispy... more

Personal life vs. Professional life...

By Amanda Vroom on May 9, 2008 at 7:43am | 20 Comments (Add) | 92 Views

Where do you personally draw the line between your personal and professional life? Have you thought about that balance recently? Are you aware of how one or the other impacts everything? I often find myself riding a roller coaster...work is chill, I am home more; we... more

Did you read this?

By Amanda Vroom on May 5, 2008 at 4:09pm | 12 Comments (Add) | 110 Views

I was just scanning through the topics on the right side bar on the site and came across the artice about Applebee's and IHOP and how Julia is changing the brand. Overall, I agree that we need to return to our core roots and focus on good food, great beverages, and ... more

NRO...yes, I am already questioning myself!

By Amanda Vroom on May 2, 2008 at 8:47am | 4 Comments (Add) | 41 Views

AHHHHHH I know you all warned me. I knew I would eventually feel this way. You all know what is coming next... Could the store be open already!?!?!?!?!! It just seems like as soon as I have solidified the team, another situation arises, third week is the current t... more

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At 10:19am on June 26th, 2008, Jeffrey Summers said…: Vroom! Vroom! Isn't that a commercial? Oh wait! That's zoom zoom! = )

At 12:42pm on June 24th, 2008, Nora said…: YAAAY!!!! Congrats and Best Wishes again! I have no doubts it was beautiful, fun and no shortage of laughs. Enjoy the vaca/honeymoon! see you when you get back :)

At 10:43am on June 21st, 2008, Brandon M Kidd said…: Thanks a lot for the opportunity to come to the Rose Group

At 8:29am on June 12th, 2008, Malachy said…: Hi There!

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At 12:32pm on June 7th, 2008, Laurie Haynes said…: Wow what a great start. I'll have to try to come and see it soon once I get through all my traveling. Congrats to you and Dex and team. I had lunch at your Trexler restaurant yesterday on my way back from a conference in the Poconos - great food and service. It was a nice relaxing lunch. Hope your sales stay as high as the temperatures!
Laurie

At 8:00am on June 6th, 2008, Amanda Vroom said…: All the Apple Buddies out there...

Glenn Crowell's mother passed away this week. I just thought that I would pass this information along to anyone who may want to reach out to him. The services are tomorrow in Alabama.

At 7:12am on May 23rd, 2008, Laurie Haynes said…: Thanks so much Amanda! Great to talk hear from you. How is the opening going in Aston? Do you have the new look? We just opened one with the new look in April in DE and its quite a change but overall I really like it. Good luck with the opening and thanks for the help! :)

At 12:09pm on May 16th, 2008, Brandon M Kidd said…: i am looking forward to meeting you soon

At 12:03pm on May 10th, 2008, Nora said…: oh and the new place is great...watched the sunset over the bay while i ate dinner the other night! great end to my days :)

At 11:56am on May 10th, 2008, Nora said…: ok...settled in, and got an easy path to work. i didn't get your message until too late, but dex and i made it work! thanks for the heads up though! see you soon :)

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