Adrian Blair
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Results-driven managerial professional with track record of optimizing operational efficiency and leading teams to success. Recognized for fostering collaborative environment and delivering consistent results. Adept at navigating dynamic business challenges through strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Cookout
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintain controllables (food cost/labor)
- Daily P&L reports, store audits and deposits
- Receive and rotate truck orders
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
Assistant General Manager
Applebee's
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Maintain controllables (food cost/labor)
- Receive and rotate truck orders
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Sous Chef
Calamigos Ranch
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all dishes were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Oversee cooks and servers
- Manage waste and supply turnover
- R & D new menu items and handle client tastings
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
05.2011 - 11.2018
- Program design and client oversight
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Art
Art Institute of California
Hollywood, CA01.2012
Skills
- Staff development
- Inventory control
- Cost control
- Operations management
- Labor management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- P&L
LANGUAGE
English
Certification
Manager ServSafe
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Cookout
11.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant General Manager
Applebee's
04.2022 - 09.2023
Sous Chef
Calamigos Ranch
01.2019 - 10.2021
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
05.2011 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Culinary Art
Art Institute of California