Alexander Sommers
Summary
Dynamic restaurant operations leader with a proven track record at Canyon Ranch Spa, excelling in P&L optimization and multi-unit management. Expert in staff training and menu development, enhancing service standards and profitability. Adept at building strong customer relationships, driving success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Restaurant Operations
Canyon Ranch Spa
Las Vegas
11.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day restaurant operations, Implementing Forbes Standard of Service at all outlets; 2 full service restaurants and 1 cafe/coffeeshop
- Optimized our P&L by streamlining our menus and revising our food and beverage costs for outlets.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
Corporate Service Manager
Echo & Rig Steakhouses
Las Vegas
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for FOH operations, including hiring and training of all staff. 2 Las Vegas Locations
- Developed and implemented training and continuing education for all FOH staff and enforced elevated service standards
- Hands on in day to day operations including developing relationships with both our community leaders, vendors as well as our guests; as our business was roughly 70% local
BEO Manager
Carson Kitchen
Las Vegas
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Revamped event service at a renowned chef owned restaurant.
- Increased relationships in events, created training for staff to maximize service efforts and higher profit margins.
- Displayed my experience in large scale events in a boutique food forward environment
Event Manager
Elev8 Productions
Las Vegas
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Built my career from within the company, experiencing growth and responsibility changes throughout my time with the company
- Worked directly with owner to develop relationships with clients, vendors and event partners
- Was point of contact for our staff as well as the client in events ranging from 40-500 guests
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Spokane Falls College
Spokane, WA06-2004
Skills
- Multi-unit management
- P&L optimization
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Event coordination
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Director of Restaurant Operations
Canyon Ranch Spa
11.2024 - Current
Corporate Service Manager
Echo & Rig Steakhouses
11.2023 - 11.2024
BEO Manager
Carson Kitchen
02.2022 - 11.2023
Event Manager
Elev8 Productions
01.2017 - 11.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Spokane Falls College
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