Aaron Dryden
Layton,UT
Summary
Talented Partner with 15 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of challenges successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Outside of the box ideation to exceed goals and develop strong and efficient teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Partner
P.F. Chang's
06.2022 - Current
- Recruit and hire qualified candidates to build a strong team.
- Managed exceptions daily with the goal of business sales growth and honoring every guest.
- Set and delegate specific areas of responsibility for subordinate leadership. Promote decentralized command to individually develop both hospitality and culinary team members.
- Implement standard operating procedures to exceed company metric goals.
- Effectively communicate
Asst. Operating Partner
P.F. Chang's
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Bar management, inventory management within variance goals.
- Train and develop hospitality team members in the Host, Service Assistant, Server and Bartender positions.
- Develop relationships with the University of Oregon, bringing in thousands of dollars monthly in recurring catering sales.
- Elevate the guest experience through providing exceptional hospitality.
- Manage the P&L, diving into each GL line, analyzing and coaching to drive positive change.
Manager
P.F. Chang's
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Grow from team member to leadership.
- Focus on hospitality management
- Guest Recovery and Safety Management
Server/Bartender/Certified Trainer
P.F. Chang's
06.2008 - 08.2015
- Develop from bussing to takeout specialist
- Server focused on tailoring the guest experience, ensuring they have the best possible experience.
- Bartender focused on educating our guests on our extensive and diverse wine, hand-crafted cocktail and comprehensive wine offerings.
- Helping team members find the "Why" behind the food, beverage and service we provide.
Education
Audio Engineering/Business Management
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORSkills
- Repair and Maintenance
- Individualized Coaching and Development
- Responsibility-Achiever-Ideation-Analytical-Futuristic
- Cultivating vendor relationships
- Continued learning
Trail Running, Crossfit, Archery, Outdoors enthusiast
A day on the trails, in the trees and at the gym is the best way to stay mentally and physically fit to attack the next day's challenges!
Timeline
Operating Partner
P.F. Chang's
06.2022 - Current
Asst. Operating Partner
P.F. Chang's
11.2020 - 06.2022
Manager
P.F. Chang's
08.2015 - 11.2020
Server/Bartender/Certified Trainer
P.F. Chang's
06.2008 - 08.2015
Audio Engineering/Business Management
Lane Community College