Christopher Bremner
Victoria,British Columbia
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 15 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Office Move Pro
02.2015 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Built the business from the ground to what it is today. Consistently a 500K/year business
Boiler Operator
Taurus Venture Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Assisted in emergency situations, quickly addressing malfunctions to minimize damage and ensure employee safety.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining an organized workspace for efficient repairs.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Ensured consistent steam production, closely monitoring pressure levels and adjusting accordingly.
Head Chef
Glowbal Group
01.2006 - 02.2014
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Education
No Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Management
The Art Institute of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC05.2006
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time Management
- Customer Relations
- Administrative Skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Timeline
General Manager
Office Move Pro
02.2015 - Current
Boiler Operator
Taurus Venture Inc.
03.2014 - 08.2014
Head Chef
Glowbal Group
01.2006 - 02.2014
No Degree - Hotel And Restaurant Management
The Art Institute of Vancouver
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