Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Server

April Miller Turner

Madison ,VA

Summary

Energetic General Manager with 27 years of experience offering quality food services. Team leader focused on coaching staff and solving problems involving kitchen efficiency, inventory and customer satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Red Lobster Restaurant
08.1995 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of restaurant operations.
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.
  • Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
08.1994

Skills

  • Administrative Management
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Sales Tracking
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Google Drive
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Microsoft Access
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • LinkedIn
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Work Assignments
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Waste Reduction
  • Corrective Actions
  • Strategic Forecasting
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Service Standards
  • Front of House Operations
  • Profit and Loss Control
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Training and Development
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Maintain Food Safety
  • Team Relationships
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
  • Supervision - Supervised sales team to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.

Certification

Serve safe certification

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

General Manager

Red Lobster Restaurant
08.1995 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Eastern Mennonite University
April Miller Turner