Andrew Putman
Goodlettsville,TN
Summary
I am a career restaurant and nightclub manager highly effective at anticipating and accommodating customer needs. Friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player. Customer-oriented manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Accomplished Manager with extensive experience in front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Proven ability to cut costs and decrease staff turnover.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cold Beer Entertainment Group
10.2021 - Current
- Managed both our locations in Midtown (Losers and Winners)
- Supervised, developed and delegated tasks to employees
- Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and launch of Toast POS in both stores
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Supervised a staff of 40-50 employees in daily operations
- Helped coordinate outdoor concerts for up to 5k patrons
- Daily, Weekly and Monthly Inventories at both locations
- All scheduling, bookkeeping and payrolls completed by me
General Manager
Famous Saloon
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported back office procedures, including hiring and employment processes
- Inspected cleanliness of store and operations to maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Increased productivity and employee retention by improving operations and building good relationships with team members
- Scheduled department staff strategically to maintain proper coverage based on business volume
- Interviewed job applicants, processed new hire paperwork, and provided on-the-job training.
General Manager
312 Pizza Company
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Opened new location and assisted in hiring, training and set up of all aspects of new store
- Managed scheduling for 20 employees to ensure optimal productivity
- Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing and approving billing invoices and expense reports
- Hired and developed internal candidate for general management promotion opportunities
- Inventory, ordering and management of invoicing and bill payment
- Oversaw wholesale and catering as well as daily prep for other location.
Assistant General Manager
Bailey's Sports Grille
03.2011 - 07.2018
- Handled all ordering and inventory for all departments and scheduling as well for up to 60 employees while maintaining labor goal of 12-14%
- Oversaw Special Events and Private parties and handled contracts for events as well as buffets
- Head of Sporting events and programming
- Traveled to other stores in district to help assist in quality control
- Supervised various critical tasks, including budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and [Type] project
- Managed store money with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
General Manager
Hollywood Disco
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Handled all aspects of running this nightclub
- This included all hiring and training of new employees and remodel and transition from the current club to a brand new concept
- Overall I was at this same location through 3 different concepts and 2 different owners
- All ordering, inventory, cash handling and payroll duties were handled by me.
General Manager
Decades Nashville
04.2006 - 08.2008
- I began as a head bartender at this concept and worked my way to General Manager
- I handled all hiring of new employees, inventory, ordering and cash handling
- Duties also included general repair and overseeing of entertainment and security
- Sales average of $25-35k per week
- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs
- Skillfully interacted with external vendors to obtain the best quality in pricing and product
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Harpeth High School
Kingston Springs, TNSkills
- Expertise in invoice and payment transactions
- Advertising, cash handling, Contract Negotiation
- Thrives in fast-paced environment
- Inventory control, managing, marketing
- Committed team player plans, payroll, POS, pricing, coding, record keeping
- Scheduling, forecasting sales trends, labor control
Timeline
General Manager
Cold Beer Entertainment Group
10.2021 - Current
General Manager
Famous Saloon
08.2019 - 09.2021
General Manager
312 Pizza Company
03.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant General Manager
Bailey's Sports Grille
03.2011 - 07.2018
General Manager
Hollywood Disco
01.2008 - 03.2011
General Manager
Decades Nashville
04.2006 - 08.2008
Criminal Justice -
Nashville State Community College
High School Diploma -
Harpeth High School
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