AMARIS L. MCGEE
Chicago
Summary
Motivated hospitality professional known for fostering supportive environments, encouraging team development, and consistently striving for personal and professional improvement. I'm seeking a role where I can use my skills and provide value through dedication and a team-first mindset.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Lettuce Entertain You
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented service procedures to ensure adherence to company standards and improve performance.
- Optimized inventory management processes, reducing waste and increasing profitability
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
General Manager
Nando's Peri-Peri USA
Chicago, IL
11 2024 - 06.2025
- Lead day-to-day restaurant operations, focusing on teamwork and communication between front and back of house.
- Contributed to a 20% Q1 sales increase by engaging with the community and learning through feedback.
- Introduced service incentives and team initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Assisted with system migration from Micros to Decision Logic, learning backend operations in the process.
- Created formal checklists to support operational consistency and training.
General Manager
Dig Inn
New York
11 2022 - 04 2024
- Increased on-site sales by 40% through local business partnerships, generating positive revenue for the business
- Grew and maintained $3M+ in annual revenue, contributing to overall company growth
- Recognized for overall team stability with retention rates above 75% for six straight quarters
- Implemented new scheduling platforms, reducing conflicts and increasing scheduling ownership across the team
General Manager
Tortazo
New York, NY
04 2022 - 11 2022
- Oversaw operations during construction and helped onboard over 20 team members.
- Supported transition from fast casual to full-service dining model.
- Gained valuable leadership experience through team-building and adaptation.
- Dual General Manager for NoMad and Times Square locations
General Manager
Sweetgreen
New York
11 2021 - 04 2022
- Coached restaurant leadership to operational success by providing actionable and tangible models of systems;integral in implementing high achieving initiatives that generated sales growth
- Overall responsibilities included identifying solutions in top performing establishments with revenues of $4M+ by collaborating with teams to structure themselves around business expectations and industry standards
- Facilitated the improvement of customer service metrics through cross-functional collaboration incentivizing cooperation
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Brooklyn, NY
06 2015 - 11 2021
- Managed $3M+ in revenue with balanced in-store and digital sales.
- Increased revenue by 70% through operational focus and resilience.
- Championed brand standards and staff development in a high-volume setting.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Minor in Hospitality Management
American Intercontinental University
01.2021
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Operations
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
01.2013
Skills
- Deadline-oriented
- Performance improvement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
- Budgeting
- Business Development
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
Technical Skills
Workday, Oracle, Slack, Micros, Tableau, Monday.com, Restaurant365, Harri, Zenput, HotSchedules, Aloha, 7shifts, Decision Logic, ADP
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
BASSET Alcohol Certification
NY & Chicago Food Protection Certificates
Timeline
General Manager
Lettuce Entertain You
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Minor in Hospitality Management
American Intercontinental University
Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Operations
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
General Manager
Nando's Peri-Peri USA
11 2024 - 06.2025
General Manager
Dig Inn
11 2022 - 04 2024
General Manager
Tortazo
04 2022 - 11 2022
General Manager
Sweetgreen
11 2021 - 04 2022
General Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
06 2015 - 11 2021