Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
MVP NRO, New Restaurant Opening
References
Timeline
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Adam Brett

653 Chatsworth Drive, Montgomery,AL

Summary

Well-rounded former Bar Manager/Assistant General Manager and Current General Manager with a wide-ranging history in the service and people industry. Looking for the opportunity to build and strengthen the customer base of a fine establishment. I bring passion for the industry, FUN, POSITIVE attitude and an understanding of the in depth inner workings of customer service.

Results-focused current Assistant General Manager/General Manager adept at managing [Service, Bar, BOH and FOH Operations, Bar Cost, Inventory Management, P&L's, Forecasts, Budgets & more].

Motivated restaurant professional with expertise in all things restaurant operations, bar and service management, LBW and restaurant management along with a solid background in team leadership and overall operations. 20 years in the field with a strong desire to drive business growth and strive to be the best each and every day and continue to learn and grow day in and day out.

Determined to provide a STELLAR work ethic day in and day out and currently grow Walk On's and DBMC Restaurants as a brand, a name and as a worthwhile establishment. Committed to the future, forward direction and being the best and brightest in all aspects and phases of the industry.

Highly driven Assistant General Manager/Current General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
MONTGOMERY, AL
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation. Adept in Excel worksheets related to the above aforementioned areas.
  • Led Manager Evaluations in P3W5 of 2024 with constructive feedback to boost performance and help implement yearly percentage based raises based off of KPI, EBITDA and feedback.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results. Worked closely with previous mentoring General Manager to establish the 2023 and 2024 Budgets from scratch.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties. Writing six different schedules for 90+ team members on weekly and bi-weekly basis, including the management team.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs. Including newly hired managers.
  • Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems. Coordinated growth in SLPH (Sales per Labor Hour), AvT (Actual VS. Theoretical), COGS & more.

Assistant General Manager & Bar Manager

Walk On's Bistreaux & Bar
Montgomery, AL
06.2019 - 01.2024

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  • Enhanced profits by improving oversight of inventory use and strategically increasing costs of select menu items.
  • Increased annual profit by streamlining processes and improving staff knowledge of optimal procedures.
  • Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
  • Strategized long-term business needs while generating guest relations feedback for process improvements.
  • Planned and updated menus including creating the entire non-signature bar menu pricing template from scratch to capitalize on changing trends in customer preferences.
  • Devised innovative strategies for increasing bar revenue by introducing new concepts and signature drinks, developing promotions and creating customer engagement events.
  • Developed and deepened community partnerships to create mutually-beneficial relationships and build new revenue channels.
  • Oversaw a new flourishing restaurant and business, opening up at $160,000 in sales weekly, and generating excellent profit margins as well as creating cash flow to the bottom line.
  • Disciplined and maintained staff of 190 to provide hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
  • Introduced complete on boarding and training programs, surpassing established team sale targets and employee retention goals.

Head Bartender, Director of Cafe, Bar Manager

Baumhower's Victory Grille
Montgomery, AL
08.2008 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw an increase of positive online reviews for our establishment. Effectively managed the restaurant Facebook page before it was taken over by the marketing department [Extremely happy this was made a priority by marketing at the time!]
  • Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty. Have created many regular and repeat guests. Personally promoted Military Night and Ladies' Night throughout the restaurant and on social media
  • Providedeach guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. "Your future is right in front of you!"
  • [14] years bartender and bar operation experience all total. over a year of Management experience to this point.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies
  • Regularly upgrade and update the bar and restaurant to further growth and promote a positive dining experience and atmosphere
  • Promoted optimal beverage stock by monitoring monthly inventory and partnering with owner for corrective action planning to reduce expenses
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies which improved customer retention and bolstered sales
  • Oversaw a restaurant generating $85,000 - $110,000 in revenue each week, effectively created goals and budgets based of these numbers to put more money to the bottom line than any other Baumhower's Restaurant at the time.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Stanhope Elmore High School
2002

None Received - General Business

Auburn University at Montgomery

Skills

  • Effective multi-tasker, Helping Co-workers while maintaining a happy and Efficient restaurant
  • Extensive hospitality background, 17 YEARS combined experience in the hospitality, restaurant, bar and food&beverage industries
  • Computer application knowledge along with extensive computer hardware and software knowledge including but not limited to, Toast, Aloha, Restaurant 365 full suite, Hot Schedules, & more
  • Upbeat, outgoing and positive and always looking for areas of improvement
  • Interpersonal skills - extensive developed people skills whilst working in various environments and through almost every scenario
  • Cultural competency- developed through many years of working with amazing people
  • Organizational ability obtained through many years of on the job training and working, applying maximum effort
  • Budgeting and cost control, along with a great staff and great management, reducing costs and ensuring correct policy and procedure
  • Licensed ServSafe Management certified through November 2024, Renewing
  • Inventory control and management
  • Branding, oversaw a marketing a branding budget of $15,000 from a corporate level and $3,000 LRM level, (Local Region Marketing)
  • P&L Management, wrote budgets from scratch for 2023 and 2024

Affiliations

  • Awarded Employee of The Month, "Most Valuable Player" with Team Baumhower's on two different occasions - June 10th, 2014 and July 8th, 2014
  • Regularly engage in industry related activities on social media and throughout the community.

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certified

MVP NRO, New Restaurant Opening

  • Awarded MVP of the NRO/New Restaurant Opening - Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, Montgomery AL, 2019

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Walk On's Sports Bistreaux
02.2024 - Current

Assistant General Manager & Bar Manager

Walk On's Bistreaux & Bar
06.2019 - 01.2024

Head Bartender, Director of Cafe, Bar Manager

Baumhower's Victory Grille
08.2008 - 05.2019

High School Diploma - General Studies

Stanhope Elmore High School

None Received - General Business

Auburn University at Montgomery
  • ServSafe Manager Certified
Adam Brett