Results-driven Restaurant Manager with over thirty years of experience in multi-level management, sales, budget development, staffing, and cost control. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and motivate teams to achieve peak performance. Strong organizational and planning skills support effective communication with customers, vendors, and staff.
Work History
Beverage Manager
11 Years 7 Months
Westmoreland Country Club | 01.2015 - Current
Oversaw daily operations at multiple bars, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction.
Hired bar staff to build a skilled team.
Coordinated management and scheduling of bar team to optimize staff coverage.
Organized wine dinners and wine tasting events.
Managed and scheduled the bar team.
General Manager
2 Years
Outback Steakhouse | 01.2013 - 01.2015
Managed daily operations and financial oversight of restaurants across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Hired managers for restaurants
Coordinated staff management and scheduling for entire team.
Opened and closed the restaurant daily
Managed and scheduled the entire staff
General Manager/Owner
4 Years
State Street Pizza | 01.2009 - 01.2013
Oversaw daily operations and financial management to ensure smooth restaurant performance
Handled all aspects of cash flow management, including payroll, cost analysis, and profit and loss projections to maintain financial health
Opened and closed the restaurant daily.
Scheduled and managed the entire staff.
Quality Control Manager
Johnny Rockets | 2005 - 2009
Supported DM in managing operations across Virginia, Michigan, and Nevada markets
Maintained GM responsibilities according to company standards
Collaborated with DM in interviewing, hiring, and training managers for those markets
General Manager
4 Years
Johnny Rockets | 01.2005 - 01.2009
General Manager of 3 Johnny Rockets locations, Rush, Old Orchard, and Northbrook
Coordinated the closing of 2 locations with PM.
Supported DM in managing 5 locations in North Chicago, implementing reporting systems and overseeing management personnel.
Supported DM in interviewing, hiring, and training 6 managers for the Chicago market.
Beverage Manager/Clubhouse Manager/Food and Beverage Manager at Brookside Country ClubBeverage Manager/Clubhouse Manager/Food and Beverage Manager at Brookside Country Club