Anthony Gerdes
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with extensive experience in managing business operations. Expertise in inventory management, financial analysis, and safety compliance. Dedicated to fostering exceptional team environments and optimizing processes for improved profitability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Olive Garden
Rockwall, Texas
04.1997 - 08.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer and team member experiences through hands-on leadership of the entire team and managers.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean and safe work environment to adhere to City Health Department and Darden Total Quality
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Richland College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Financial analysis
- Team leadership
- Customer experience
- Operations oversight
- Staff development
- Customer relations
- Staff training/development
- Performance improvement
- Profit generation
Accomplishments
- 2016 and2018 Diamond Club Award winner, Including #2 overall rank in entire company, also ranked #2 overall in 2020 before covid shutdown with 2 months to go in fiscal year
- 2016 Renaissance Award winner for Top General Manager in Dallas Division
- Numerous awards in my tenure as a General Manager including Highest Sales Increase, Team MemberTurnover Improvement versus prior year in my first year in taking over the Rockwall location. Lowest overall Team Turnover - Greenville location , Darden Safety Award - Greenville location
- Graduate Of The Culinary Institute Of Tuscany
Timeline
General Manager
Olive Garden
04.1997 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Richland College