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Education
Skills
Certification
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Ahmet OZDAR

Berlin,MD

Summary

Experienced Senior Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist several customers hourly. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Dedicated, hardworking restaurant management professional with extensive daily planning and operations experience. Skilled in staff training and development. Demonstrated team leader with excellent staff management skills. Restaurant Manager with expertise in general operations management, special events, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and restaurant operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication and staff oversight skills. Consistent career history of operations improvement, team building and revenue increases. Highly proactive manager with 12 years of experience in team leadership in the restaurant industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Mehdi Traders INC.
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Managing 4 stores in area that includes ice cream shops and America's Best wings restaurant.

Associate Manager

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
  • Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.

Senior General Manager

Piezano's Pizza & Bar
06.2011 - 05.2023


  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively
    align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer
    satisfaction.
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans
    to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Resolved challenging customer complaints to full
    satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing
    repeat business.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and
    forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations
    to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Maintained safe working and guest environment to
    reduce risk of injury and accidents.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and
    beyond to guarantee each customer received
    exceptional food and service.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers
    and used feedback to implement positive changes within
    restaurant.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost
    restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes
    and increase efficiency in different areas.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including
    completion of proper paperwork for new hires and
    terminations.
  • Strategically developed effective marketing plans to
    increase sales and profits while managing
  • Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations
    immediately.
  • Created fun team building activities to engage staff in
    up-selling to meet revenue targets.
  • Recognized and formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and

productivity.

  • Actively participated in ongoing customer service
    programs to build sales and rapport in community.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate
    staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Carefully developed lucrative annual food and beverage
    marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain
    accurate records.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant
    items, including food, beverages, equipment and
    supplies.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised
    staff.
  • Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain best
    quality in pricing and product.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate
    supplies.

Sales Person / Supervising

National Car Rental
06.2009 - 05.2011
  • Overseeing and managing the performance of rental agents and other staff members. This includes hiring, training, and evaluating employees, as well as addressing any performance issues or conflicts that may arise.
  • Ensuring high-quality customer service by training staff to handle customer inquiries, complaints, and requests. Resolving escalated customer issues and ensuring customer satisfaction is a top priority.
  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the car rental office. This includes coordinating vehicle reservations, assigning rental vehicles, tracking inventory, and ensuring proper maintenance and cleanliness of the rental fleet.
  • Implementing sales strategies to achieve rental targets and revenue goals. Collaborating with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns, pricing strategies, and customer loyalty programs to attract and retain customers.
  • Generating regular reports on rental performance, including revenue, customer satisfaction, fleet utilization, and other key performance indicators. Analyzing data and making strategic recommendations for improvement.

Education

Sports Management - Sports Management

Cukurova University
Adana / Turkey
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Anafartalar High School
Adana / Turkey
06.2006

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Marketing and advertising
    Food preparation and safety
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Natural leader
  • Inventory control and
    record keeping
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Business operations
    expertise
  • Budgeting
  • Recruitment
  • Passion for customer
    satisfaction
  • Staff Management
  • Cost-controls
  • Order delivery practices
  • Point of Sale (POS) system
    operation
  • Operations management
  • Kitchen equipment
    operation and
    maintenance
  • Food service background
  • Trained in performance and
    wage reviews

Certification

TIPS - Training for Intervention Procedures

CPR / AED /First Aid - National CPR Foundation

Bartending - Wor-Wic community College

Timeline

General Manager

Mehdi Traders INC.
08.2024 - Current

Associate Manager

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
08.2023 - 07.2024

Senior General Manager

Piezano's Pizza & Bar
06.2011 - 05.2023

Sales Person / Supervising

National Car Rental
06.2009 - 05.2011

Sports Management - Sports Management

Cukurova University

High School Diploma -

Anafartalar High School
Ahmet OZDAR