Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
Supervised four locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
Coordinated with other district managers to actualize strategies for improving performance and growing circulation volumes and sales.
Hired and led multiple managers
Held weekly meetings with management teams to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Optimized in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus.
Forecasted sales and set successful policies to achieve sales objectives and related metrics within timeframe.
Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue
Assistant Store Manager
ALDI
11.2017 - 04.2019
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Walked through store areas every [Timeframe] to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
General Manager of Food Service
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
08.2013 - 11.2017
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining [Number]% accuracy.
Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
General Manager of Food Service
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
07.2010 - 08.2013
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining [Number]% accuracy.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Assistant Store Manager
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
04.2005 - 08.2010
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.