Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Qualifications
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Amberly Hopper

Amberly Hopper

FORT MYERS,FL

Summary

Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Oar & Iron Raw Bar and Grill
Fort Myers, FL
11.2024 - 02.2026

* Lead daily operations for a high-volume restaurant operation with responsibility for overall profitability, staffing, guest experience, and operational performance.

* Manage and mentor front-of-house and back-of-house leadership teams while fostering accountability, consistency, and strong workplace culture.

* Oversee labor management, inventory controls, food cost analysis, scheduling, and operational budgeting to maximize financial performance.

* Implemented operational systems and SOPs that improved service standards, team efficiency, and guest satisfaction scores.

* Collaborate directly with ownership and senior leadership on business strategy, staffing initiatives, operational improvements, and growth opportunities.

* Successfully increased operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality service and hospitality standards in a fast-paced environment.

* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives that strengthened retention and internal promotion opportunities.

* Coordinate vendor relations, purchasing programs, and inventory management to support profitability goals.

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Fort Myers, FL
02.2023 - 12.2024

* Assisted in overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations including staffing, guest relations, inventory management, scheduling, and financial reporting.

* Supported General Manager in achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining service and quality standards.

* Supervised FOH and BOH teams in high-volume environments with focus on efficiency, consistency, and employee development.

* Assisted with labor forecasting, food cost management, and operational planning initiatives.

* Maintained compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.

* Helped execute restaurant promotions, menu rollouts, and special events.

Multi Unit General Manager

Crave Cookies
Estero, FL
01.2024 - 09.2024

* Managed day-to-day restaurant and kitchen operations including staff supervision, food quality, inventory control, and guest satisfaction.

* Trained and developed staff on operational procedures, hospitality standards, and team performance expectations.

* Assisted ownership with operational improvements, scheduling, vendor coordination, and cost management.

* Maintained strong guest relationships and consistently delivered high standards of hospitality service.

Member/Owner/Co-Founder

Vicarious Landscapes, LLC
Waxahachie, TX
06.2013 - 12.2022
  • Built a landscape and irrigation business from the ground up to better understand all aspects of business operations and management.
  • Created, reviewed, implemented, and utilized professional contracts between company and client.
  • Managed and analyzed business accounting software to produce reports needed to ensure financial goals were being met.
  • Bid, planned, designed, and installed countless commercial and/or residential projects from grading and drainage to lighting and softscape/hardscape within budget and on time without major accident or injury and in accordance with state law.
  • Hired, trained, and led foremen, subcontractors and laborers in necessary tasks associated with landscape and irrigation installation, repair, and remodels.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by owning every job from beginning to end as if it were my own property/project, ensuring that every detail was accounted for from crew neatness and appearance to plant facing and appropriate watering schedules.

Restaurant General Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Waxahachie, TX
08.2019 - 12.2020

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Waxahachie, TX
08.2012 - 06.2017

Education

GED - undefined

Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL
12-2001

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Training and development
  • Inventory control
  • P&L management
  • Purchasing and planning

Certification

  • Received seven certificates of commendation for “World Class Customer Service” for excellent performance at Cingular Wireless call center.
  • Received “Scroll of Appreciation” for volunteered service and support of the U.S. Army Europe, and Seventh Army for outstanding administrative assistance, allowing time sensitive projects to be accomplished.

Timeline

General Manager

Oar & Iron Raw Bar and Grill
11.2024 - 02.2026

Multi Unit General Manager

Crave Cookies
01.2024 - 09.2024

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
02.2023 - 12.2024

Restaurant General Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
08.2019 - 12.2020

Member/Owner/Co-Founder

Vicarious Landscapes, LLC
06.2013 - 12.2022

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
08.2012 - 06.2017

GED - undefined

Kennedy-King College

Qualifications

* Proven success leading high-volume restaurant operations

* Strong understanding of both FOH and BOH management

* Experience mentoring and developing future restaurant leaders

* Skilled in operational restructuring and process improvement

* Demonstrated ability to improve profitability through labor and inventory controls

* Experienced collaborating with ownership and executive leadership teams

* Adaptable leader with experience across multiple restaurant concepts

* Restaurant Operations Management

* Multi-Unit Leadership Support

* P&L Management & Financial Oversight

* Labor Cost Control & Scheduling

* Team Building & Leadership Development

* High-Volume Hospitality Operations

* Guest Experience & Service Excellence

* Inventory & Vendor Management

* Operational Systems & SOP Development

* Restaurant Openings & Concept Transitions

* Food & Beverage Operations

* Budgeting & Forecasting

* Training & Performance Coaching

* Strategic Planning & Operational Growth