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Adam J. Cooper
Arvada ,Colorado
Summary
Experienced operations manager with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Demonstrated success over seven years working for a municipality, utilizing Oracle, Neogov, BidNet, and Workday programs. Proven track record as an opening restaurant manager for West Woods Golf Course, showcasing a high understanding of collaborating with multiple departments including HR, IT, Facilities, Finance, and Licensing.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
City Of Arvada West Woods Restaurant
Restaurant Manager
10.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for daily restaurant operations
- Managed scheduling / Labor / Food Cost / Liquor Cost
- Created new beverage program for reopening / Trained new staff for reopening
- Worked with General Manager / Executive Chef on new menu items
- Managed F&B Golf Events and Special Events
Sylvi's Kitchen/ Etai's
Assistant GM / General Manager
06.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for all aspects of daily restaurant operations
- Managed inventory with monthly inventory counts / controlled cost with sales tracking to purchases
- Managed schedules, training, hiring
Café Sol
General Manager
10.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Managed inventory weekly with vendors
- Worked with local food vendors for farm to table scratch kitchen( Field to Fork, Balain's Tomato, and Okagawas)
- Managed all FOH employees (hiring and reviews)
- Worked with Executive Chef/ Owner on new menu items
Irish Rover
General Manager
04.2014 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Managed inventory with weekly inventory counts
- Handled scheduling for front and kitchen
- Worked with owner on private bar for weddings and events
- Handled all scheduling and hiring
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Front of House Manager
11.2013 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Managed weekly and monthly inventory and cost of goods
- Worked with GM on building P&L and Inventory with Excel
- Handled scheduling for front of house staffing of 65 team members
- Part of the new store opening downtown Denver
Starbucks Coffee
Store Manager
10.2011 - 10.2013
Job overview
- Managed inventory and cost of goods control
- Managed labor with sales target to achieve sales comps from prior year
- Worked with the District Manager evaluating P&L to help bring more money to the bottom line
- Responsible for a staff of 27 including hiring, termination, employee development, and scheduling
Education
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
04-2025
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
Associate of Science from Business Administration
11-2023
Skills
- Customer-Focused Operations Management
- Operational Oversight
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Hiring Strategy Development
Professional References
- Peter Santos, 760-514-5039
- Brandon Bertram, 505-269-3365
- Bryan Rohrbacher, 970-257-7550
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
City Of Arvada West Woods Restaurant
10.2017 - Current
Assistant GM / General Manager
Sylvi's Kitchen/ Etai's
06.2016 - 10.2017
General Manager
Café Sol
10.2014 - 05.2016
General Manager
Irish Rover
04.2014 - 10.2014
Front of House Manager
Ruth's Chris Steak House
11.2013 - 04.2014
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee
10.2011 - 10.2013
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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