Chris Binikos
Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Driven Executive General Manager with comprehensive background leading all aspects of restaurant operations, including customer service, developing community relationships, payroll management and inventory. Effective leader skilled in developing highly productive teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive General Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Phillipsburg, NJ
07.2005 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to manage costs and maximize profitability.
- Analyzed sales statistics to properly forecast, schedule and control labor costs.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Excelled in Food Safety Evaluations with a 99% result in 2021.
- Achieved a top five franchise evaluation in 2021 which focuses on guest service, food safety, and execution of all core menu items.
- Training General Manager for the past 10 years. Involved in hiring, training all new managers in the district.
- Acting Area Director for the past three months managed and supported several locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.1994
Skills
- Assignment Delegation
- Decision Making
- Human Resources Oversight
- Business Leadership
- Financial Statement Review
- Training Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Executive General Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania