Amanda Stewart
Royse City,TX
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes forward-thinking approach to drive business growth and streamline processes. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2024 - Current
- General Manager leading and building a unique team in our New Sports Bar Opening in Terrell Tx!
- All GM functions including: inventory management, budgeting, profit and loss management, training and development of my team including MITs; building my management team with SMART Goals, One on Ones; and Genuine Care tailored to each individual.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER
Old Chicago
06.2016 - 11.2024
- Monitor compliance with health and company standards regarding food preparation, training, and building maintenance
- Investigate and resolve issues concerning food quality, service, and accommodations
- Monitor and successfully beat budgets. Finalize payroll, staffing levels, inventory, and COG control
- Amazing company! Filled bankruptcy in 2020 and all corporate locations were closed.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Red Lobster
02.2010 - 04.2016
- Maintain and control TABC compliance within restaurant
- Ordering and receiving of all bar inventory and controlling bar costs
- Introducing and training staff in new menu items and LTO programs
- Championed sustainability efforts within the department by introducing eco-friendly practices such as recycling glassware, utilizing locally sourced ingredients, and minimizing plastic usage.
- Proactively addressed potential issues regarding staffing levels, equipment maintenance, or supply shortages by developing contingency plans to minimize disruptions to business operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
08-2023
A.S. - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ08.2023
Skills
- Business Development
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Research & Development
- Operational leadership
- Sales Management
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Dining operations oversight
- Results-oriented leadership
- Profit & Loss
- Catering
- Recruiting
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Control
- Account Management
- Problem resolution
- Budgeting
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Food Safety
- Pricing
- Hospitality Management
- Payroll
- Leadership and team building
Certification
- TABC Certified
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2024 - Current
RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER
Old Chicago
06.2016 - 11.2024
BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Red Lobster
02.2010 - 04.2016
A.S. - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor's degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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