Anthony Desadier
IL,IN
Summary
Results-driven multi-unit ready restaurant leader with proven success driving operational
excellence, improving financial performance, and developing high-performing teams. Experienced
in high-volume QSR environments with full P&L; ownership and leadership development. Seeking
District Manager / Area Coach role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards.
- Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service, food quality and accommodations.
- Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Monitored and trained service team members on suggestive selling practices and continuous sales growth of beverage, appetizer, add-on and desserts.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Managed busy and highly popular restaurant with professional, well-trained staff.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers, and popularity of items.
- Analyzed financial statements and prepared budgets for the restaurant.
GENERAL MANAGER
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization
SR. OPERATIONS MANAGER
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
, IN
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Monitored daily operations, identified areas for improvement, and created solutions to optimize workflow
- Managed personnel including recruitment, training, scheduling, performance reviews and disciplinary actions
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production output, customer satisfaction levels and labor costs
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies and procedures
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to operations management
- Assigned tasks to staff members based on their skill sets and availability
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Chick-fil-A
, IL
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient business operations
- Created and managed budgets for operational departments and monitored progress against goals
- Established, maintained, and enforced organizational standards of performance, quality, and safety compliance
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Panda Express
, IL
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Hired and onboarded team members to meet immediate and expected demand
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with community organizations, acting as corporate representative at meetings and events
- Evaluated and enhanced workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction
- Analyzed, compiled and presented statistical, financial and production processing reports to senior leadership
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, ILSkills
- Financial and cash flow analyses
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance reporting
- Process improvement strategies
- Staff training and development
- Data evaluation
- Team Building/Leadership
- Cross-functional communication
- Staff retention
- Dedicated
- Goal attainment
- Technology
- Organizational Management
- Staff development
- Business development understanding
- High-pressure environments
- Quality assurance and control
- Business and Operations Management
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Taco Bell
08.2024 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
08.2023 - 08.2024
MANAGER OF OPERATIONS
Chick-fil-A
06.2022 - 03.2023
SR. OPERATIONS MANAGER
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2023
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Panda Express
10.2019 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School