Experienced restaurant leader with 20 years of expertise in management seeking a position that fosters personal and professional growth. Proven track record of driving sales growth and building successful teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Partner
PF Changs Restaurant
11.2021 - Current
Oversaw the day-to-day administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff and enforced compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
Determined appropriate financial goals and administered budgets to a 4% in control expenses.
Built and leveraged community relationships to drive business and maximize catering programs.
Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales. Top ten in IPC and BIPC in company
Created a cross-training program ensuring FOH staff members were able to perform confidently and effectively in all positions decreasing Labor by 3%
General Manager
Buca di Beppo, Earl Enterprise
08.2019 - 11.2021
Track record of weekly inventory of AvsT of food at 1.8% and Liquor at 2%
Worked with Triple Seat, Aloha POS, OLO, and multiple third parties' apps
Trained and handle 6 Ghost kitchens while keeping the integrity of Buca di Beppo brand at the same time
Banquet style dining and Catering service
Oversee Executive Chef, Assistant Managers and Supervisors in following all policies and procedures
Restaurant Manager
Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants
08.2006 - 07.2019
Maintained monthly AvsT of 9% or below, maintaining and following HACCP guidelines for guest safety and for quarterly company inspections
Building profit through team interaction and catering sales
Maintained the restaurant staffing levels through interviews and orientation for new team members
Conducting regional meetings for new menu roll-outs and new training procedures
Developing and train newly promoted managers, service and culinary assistants
Served as regional Safety Coordinator, handling all cases of accidents and create preventive safety measures within the region
Served three years as the Certified Training Manager, trained new trainers and managers for the San Diego region
General Manager
Noodles & Company
08.2004 - 07.2006
Ordering, inventory, scheduling, payroll
Training and developing Team Members and Supervisors (30)
Managing and implementing all food safety programs
Overall outcome of P/L Reports and Labor
Increased local restaurant marketing
Education
Computer Networking -
ITT Technical Institute
San Diego, CA
01.2004
Associates Degree - Psychology
Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA
01.2002
High School - undefined
University City High School
La Jolla, CA
01.1999
Skills
Team builder and developer
Operational excellence
Organizational development
Financial control management
Employee retention
Labor management
Strong ownership and understanding of P&L
Certification
ServSafe Certified
ServSafe Alcohol and RBS Certified
ServSafe Proctor Certified
Graduate of Culinary Institute of Tuscany, 02/2012
Embracing Leadership Excellence at Rollins College, Graduated
Timeline
Operating Partner
PF Changs Restaurant
11.2021 - Current
General Manager
Buca di Beppo, Earl Enterprise
08.2019 - 11.2021
Restaurant Manager
Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants
08.2006 - 07.2019
General Manager
Noodles & Company
08.2004 - 07.2006
Associates Degree - Psychology
Cuyamaca College
High School - undefined
University City High School
Computer Networking -
ITT Technical Institute
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