Evan C. Fairweather
San Francisco
Summary
Culture setting manager does not lose vision of metrics. Empowers employees to use their strengths while working on their areas of opportunity in order to create self sustainable stores. Proven history of hitting company goals by working to the lowest level of detail and developing tools/SOP's to replicate this in multiple locations. Exemplified at multiple points to grow quickly within companies through a willingness to learn and a drive to better oneself.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Culinary Operations
Bi-Rite Family of Business
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all Market and Commissary culinary operations.
- Identifies food trends and leads research and development for new items/categories.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for kitchen efficiency.
- Managed inventory controls to minimize waste and ensure product availability.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations in all kitchen operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment and facilities to maintain safety standards.
Multi Unit Manager/NRO Project Manager
Local Kitchens
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Helped launch company wide purchasing SOP's in order to reduce in store waste
- Launched 3 new stores and helped 3 established stores realign with company target metrics
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to ensure internal company growth.
- Held meetings with Supervisors and Managers to identify areas of opportunity and strategies to overcome these obstacles
- Worked with Head of Construction on permit timelines, inspections, and final hand-off.
- Implemented training programs for new staff members.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements from each unit; tracked spending trends over time to identify potential cost savings opportunities.
- Conducted regular inspections of units to ensure cleanliness, safety standards were met according to local laws and regulations.
- Trained and coached store managers on best practices for personnel management, customer relations, inventory control, merchandising techniques, and store operations.
Kitchen Manager
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Newport Beach
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Developed kitchen according to company standard
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with local regulations
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Manager
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Newport Beach
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed day-to-day F.O.H. operations to drive hospitality from the heart, cleanliness, and a team atmosphere
- Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction
- Hired and trained staff on bar standards, best practices, and techniques to drive sales
- Maximized team efficiency through organization and clear delegation of tasks
- Managed LBW orders by adhering to weekly PMIX reports and sales trends.
General Manager
Nekter Juice Bar Inc.
Orange
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper company standards
- Created schedules based off of past labor metric graphs and forecasting
- Managed all food, paper, and CPG orders, while adhering to company COGS
- Worked way from juicer, shift lead, certified training manager, and ending up at General Manager within 1 year of employment with Nekter Juice Bar.
Education
Foothill High School
Tustin, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Kitchen management
- Training program development
- Multi-unit leadership
- Project management
Personal Information
Title: General Manager
Skills
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Timeline
Director of Culinary Operations
Bi-Rite Family of Business
02.2025 - Current
Multi Unit Manager/NRO Project Manager
Local Kitchens
06.2022 - 02.2025
Kitchen Manager
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11.2021 - 06.2022
Manager
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
07.2021 - 11.2021
General Manager
Nekter Juice Bar Inc.
08.2018 - 07.2021
Foothill High School