Dynamic Restaurant General Manager with a proven track record at Popeyes, excelling in financial analysis and staff management. Enhanced customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies, leading to increased sales. Adept at training employees and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Popeyes
Kamloops, British Columbia
02.2022 - 02.2025
Prepared strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Analyzed sales figures and trends to develop sales strategies that maximize profits.
Assisted in resolving any disputes between customers or employees.
Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment, and food service supplies.
Complied with health, sanitation and liquor regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to employees.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Developed marketing strategies to promote restaurant services.
Office Administrator
Re/max
Brampton, Ontario
03.2023 - 07.2024
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Provided assistance with the planning of events such as staff meetings or conferences.
Prepared presentations using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Organized monthly staff meetings ensuring agendas were distributed in advance.
Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Greeted visitors warmly, handled inquiries and provided general information about the company.
Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills.
Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential.
Created PowerPoint presentations for internal use or external clients when required.
Education
Business Diploma - Strategic Marketing Communication
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Waterloo, ON
03-2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Honors
Guru Nanak Dev University
Jalandhar, India
04-2018
Skills
Staff management
Financial analysis
Inventory management
Employee training
Regulatory compliance
Customer service
Sales strategy
Marketing strategies
Team building
POS system
Employee retention
Customer engagement
Supervisory skills
Microsoft Office
Time management
Presentation development
Leadership skills
Travel arrangements
Social media oversight
Billing and coding
Human resources
Project coordination
Multitasking and organization
Reception management
Certification
serve safe
security licence
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Office Administrator
Re/max
03.2023 - 07.2024
Restaurant General Manager
Popeyes
02.2022 - 02.2025
Business Diploma - Strategic Marketing Communication
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning