Adelmo Rivas
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations and inventory management honed at Frida Mexican Cuisine and Acapulco Restaurant. Excelled in elevating sales and profitability through strategic cost control and budget planning. Skilled in fostering team development and ensuring food safety, demonstrating a blend of analytical and interpersonal skills. Achieved significant customer loyalty by prioritizing service excellence and efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Frida Mexican Cuisine
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Developed and maintained a strong team of motivated staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.
General Manager
Frida Mexican Cuisine
05.2009 - 04.2019
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
General Manager
Acapulco Restaurant
03.2000 - 02.2009
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Bartender/ Cocktail Server/ Food Server/ Head Host
El Cholo Mexican Restaurant
06.1995 - 02.2000
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Cost control
- Budget planning
- Order and receiving
- POS system
- Labor and food cost control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Frida Mexican Cuisine
04.2019 - 11.2022
General Manager
Frida Mexican Cuisine
05.2009 - 04.2019
General Manager
Acapulco Restaurant
03.2000 - 02.2009
Bartender/ Cocktail Server/ Food Server/ Head Host
El Cholo Mexican Restaurant
06.1995 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
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