ANGELO SOUFLIS
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Restaurant General and District Manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Selva Grill UTC
Sarasota, Fl
03.2021 - Current
- Selected to open and operate second unit of company, assigned to recruit and train new employees as well as train 2 assistant managers
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Assistant to the General Manager
Summer House Steakhouse
Siesta Key, Fl
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Assigned to open and organize this new theme restaurant from ground up.
- Responsible for recruiting and training over 30 Front of House employees, organizing in house training manuals as well as creating current wine list
- Managing daily operations, maintaining accurate inventories.
- Worked closely with general manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Achieved and maintained 5 star review s rate on Trip Advisor for 3 consecutive years.
- Managed inventory, placed orders and handled payment for office supplies.
Manager /Wine Director
Café L' Europe
Sarasota, Fl
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Was recruited by new owner to restore this well established landmark's reputation of more than 40 years.
- Represented establishment professionally with guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
Assistant General Manager
Michael's On East
Sarasota, Fl
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Conducted training meetings and presentations to set goals and review profit and loss statements, interviewed new employees
- Controlled inventory and purchasing, reviewed financial reports (P&L)
- Performed daily audits and other quality assurance tasks.
Restaurant Owner
Serenata Food Group Inc
San Marcos, Ca.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Created and managed fun and quick service concept from start to finish including but not limited to: lease terms, designing theme, menu development, marketing, promotions, and catering.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Facilitated sale of business.
General Manager
Vigilucci's Restaurant Group
Carlsbad, Ca.
01.2002 - 11.2008
- Assigned weekly schedules and evaluated performance for 30-40 employees
- Participated in meetings with upper Management, regarding capital expenditures and disciplinary actions and/or terminations
- Resolved problems and developed action plans to enhance restaurant operations.
- Carefully developed lucrative annual food and beverage marketing plan and strict budget to maximize profits.
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
- Organized seasonal wine dinners to promote sales.
- Only manager that generated 28% net profit in 2007 among 9 units
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Regional Director of Operations
Goody's Restaurants
Thessaloniki, Greece
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for managing daily operations of 9 restaurant units with over $40,000,000 in revenue sales with 15% regional net profit
- Ensured restaurants complied with local laws and regulations in areas of health, labor and employment, as well as company policies and procedures
- Trained and developed 2 Assistant Managers to General Management positions.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Coleman College
Oceanisde, CA01.1998
Skills
- Monthly Inventory
- Financial Statement Review
- Staffing and Sales Reporting
- Managing Deliveries
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Restaurant Operation
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Handling Payroll
- Front of House Management
- Labor Cost Controls
- Customer Retention
Certification
- Serv Safe Manager Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
General Manager
Selva Grill UTC
03.2021 - Current
Assistant to the General Manager
Summer House Steakhouse
06.2017 - 11.2021
Manager /Wine Director
Café L' Europe
01.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant General Manager
Michael's On East
08.2013 - 01.2015
Restaurant Owner
Serenata Food Group Inc
01.2009 - 01.2012
General Manager
Vigilucci's Restaurant Group
01.2002 - 11.2008
Regional Director of Operations
Goody's Restaurants
01.1999 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Coleman College
- Serv Safe Manager Certification
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