Dynamic General Manager with proven leadership at Denny's, excelling in operations management and team building. Successfully enhanced guest satisfaction through effective problem resolution and staff training. Skilled in cash management and inventory control, driving efficiency and reducing costs while maintaining high service standards. A dedicated team player committed to operational excellence.
Staff Management:
-Supervise staff to maintain order in the flow of business
-Direct staff members to accommodate guests to ensure proper service and a pleasant experience (server's, host/hostesses, service assistants, cooks)
-Review applications and interview potential candidates
-Access hiring site to review applications
-Provide orientation upon hiring (along with company presentation)
-Detail job duties and expectations
-Detail company policies/handbook, and onboarding information
-Resolve problems/issues/concerns regarding staff
-Issue EPR's (Employee Performance Records) and MFR's (Memo For Record) to staff and forward to Human Resources when necessary
-Provide exit interviews to staff that are being separated from company
-Maintain and schedule staff hours
-Evaluate trends in order to implement cost saving schedules
without sacrificing guest service
-Review and approve/deny requested time-off days for staff
-Accurately compile payroll reports and review for errors including possible overpayments and missing wages
-Prioritized payroll reports to be sent to home office to ensure payment to all employees
Cash Management:
-Count and balance all cash drawers to ensure all monies are accounted for
-Count and balance safe
-Explore discrepancies and when necessary, audit staff for errors
-Retain receipts and reimburse payment for all items purchased from non-vendors
-Recognize opportunities to retrain employees in order to more efficiently and effectively control financial loss/gain
-Prepare bank deposits
-Prepare orders for change from bank
-Run EOD (End of Day) daily to close out previous business day's sales
-Compare financial statements to award bonuses/raises to staff (quarterly)
-Maintain budget (quarterly)
-Compile and retain discount reports in records
-Evaluate operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls of financial operations to prevent and detect deficiencies in the operation of financial management areas
-Assess a variety of reports received from internal and external sources to develop formalized recommendations for management consideration in the areas of financial management
Order and Maintain Store Inventory:
-Review daily usage and direct staff in portioning and usage control to avoid unnecessary loss of product
-Managed inventory levels to accurately order product
-Reviewed guest count trends and sales trends to make necessary adjustment to orders
-Forwarded all bills to home office in timely fashion to ensure payment and continued positive relationship with vendors
-Inspections:
-Trained and monitored staff on proper protocols and techniques for inspections
-Conducted daily walk-through of operation to identify and correct potential hazards and quality control issues
-Coached staff to effectively meet standards of service and quality of product
-Frequently monitor temperature of product to ensure safety and quality, and to better identify any problems with equipment
-Cooperated with county inspectors and food safety auditors
-Maintained safety data sheets (MSDS), and inspection logs, ServSafe certificates, and any other necessary paperwork requested by local county health department or food safety auditors
-Complied with local fire safety regulations
OnLine Ordering (OLO):
-Periodically check systems for OnLIne Ordering system
-Communicate with OnLine Ordering delivery partners (Doordash, UberEats) to ensure systems are operating correctly and efficiently
-Communicate with online ordering partners (Denny's, The Meltdown, BurgerDen, Banda Burrito) to ensure menus and pricing are current and accurate
-Communicate with Denny's Help Desk operations to quickly resolve any issues with POS (Point of Sale) systems and programs
Guest Interaction:
-Interact with guests frequently to ensure accuracy of orders and satisfaction
-Resolve customer complaints and address customer concerns to facilitate complaint resolution
-Respond to customer feedback given through emails and/or surveys
-Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
-Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
-Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
-Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
-Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
-Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
-Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
-Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
-Handled daily incoming correspondence
-Deliveries, bank deposits and other errands
-Filing, copying, and general office duties
-Assisted paralegals, lawyers, and legal secretary as needed