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Christopher Davis

Middle Sackville,NS

Summary

Veteran Restaurant Owner with hands-on experience in all areas of restaurant operations. Excellent communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills. Proven history of raising profits through maximized productivity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Beaver Bank Station
07.2017 - 09.2023
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Led restructuring of restaurant menu and interior design, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and profits.
  • Planned and executed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Assistant General Manager

Boston Pizza Restaurant
10.2012 - 06.2017
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Bartender

Dooly's
02.2009 - 09.2012
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.

Skills

  • Employee Scheduling
  • Guest Interaction
  • Vendor Engagement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Revenue Generation
  • Menu Pricing and Writing
  • Business Marketing
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Operational Procedures
  • Staff Hiring
  • Restaurant Operation

Accomplishments

    The Coast "Best of" Awards: Best Sackville Restaurant 2019,2021

    Best trivia night (bronze) 2021


    Halifax Eats Awards: Best Sackville Restaurant 2021



Timeline

Restaurant Owner/Operator

Beaver Bank Station
07.2017 - 09.2023

Assistant General Manager

Boston Pizza Restaurant
10.2012 - 06.2017

Bartender

Dooly's
02.2009 - 09.2012

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