Patrick J. Whelan

Company Overview A recently created company which currently operates 2 Breweries, Cider Company, 4 full serve restaurants, and the production/sales of a Artisanal Whiskey & Gin

• Strengthened financial health with rigorous cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Company Overview: A multi location Brewery which has two full serve restaurants

• Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity
• Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
• Drove revenue growth through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing products/services offerings.
• Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets
• Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
• Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.

Company Overview: Two 500 plus restaurants housed in the same building as local Brewery

• Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
• Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
• Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
• Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
• Drove revenue growth through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing products/services offerings.

Company Overview: A 60 seat award wining restaurant focused on local cosine

• Designed & built one of Canada's "Best new restaurants Air Canada 2008"
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Monitoring all cost controls, labour, costing, and inventory
• Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
• Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.

Company Overview: A busy upscale restaurant with 220 seats & several private dining areas

• Handled all day-to-day operations, staffing, banking, payroll, and all service issues

Company Overview: A corporation of 4 restaurants, 2 night clubs, and 1 sports pub

• Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
• Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
• Enhanced company reputation by driving successful initiatives that addressed client pain points effectively.

Company Overview: A casual restaurant environment with 70 seats featuring Cajun and seafood fare

• All day-to-day operations, staffing, banking, payroll, and all service issues
• Managing decisions relating to Menu, media, advertising, and promotional events
• Monitoring all cost controls, labour, costing, and inventory