Austin Schrader
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Manager adept at efficiently managing daily operations and driving team performance. Proven success in leading diverse projects, ensuring smooth execution and enhanced operational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning and effective communication, facilitating seamless coordination across departments. Expertise in financial planning and achieving P&L goals. Proficient in yearly, quarterly, period, and weekly planning, encompassing scheduling, purchasing, and more.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Cover 3 Anderson Lane
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented strategies including staffing to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Came in to the restaurant with a goal to turn it around. While we lost significantly less money in FY24 compared to FY23, the concept was having massive financial issues that I couldn't change. Difficult experience, but a massive learning moment in my career.
Server, GM Managing Partner
Tumble 22
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Served at the Burnet location until the COVID shutdown
- I was asked to come back as a manager when we opened in Cedar Park during the pandemic
- From there I opened Houston, Lake Austin Boulevard, and finally the Round Rock Location in February 2021
- Accomplishments as a GM/MP:
- - Took AWS (average weekly sales) from 45K to 70K in the first 9 months
- Ended @ 75k AWS
- - Built a FOH/BOH team from scratch
- Produced 6 managers for the company during my tenure @ RR, two of which are GM's now
- - Over 10% sales growth YOY
- Expert in community outreach/ setting up catering
- - Responsible for one of the best operating profits in the company consistently
- - Ensured all food was consistent and up to our standard at Tumble 22
- - Expert in financial programs with a deep understanding of ordering/scheduling/COGS management
- - Well versed in restaurant openings
- Oversaw critical paths for two locations
ASM/Shift Lead
Starbucks
08.2017 - 10.2018
- In charge of day to day ops and staff
- Oversaw portion control, cleanliness, staffing
- Guest satisfaction was our top priority
- Very fast paced
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Sales and Leasing Consultant, Used Car Sales Appraiser
Mac Haik Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
11.2013 - 05.2017
- High volume, fast paced sales environment with a rapidly growing store
- Responsibilities included building long term relationships with customers, prospecting new customers, training new salespeople, and closing difficult deals
- Proficient in man CRM's specifically Dealersocket
- Familiar with F&I structure
Sales and Leasing Consultant, Assistant Sales Manager
Peoria Nissan
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Fast paced sales and customer service environment for one of the Top 10 ranked Nissan dealerships in the country
- Responsible for building relationships with customers, closing deals, interfacing with Finance and Service Departments, and completion of all contracts in the sales process
Astronomy Internship
Pine Mountain Observatory
07.2009 - 07.2009
- In association with professors/scientists from two universities and NASA
- Assisted with research/experiments in published study of double and binary stars
- Data management/documentation, assisting with accurate calculations for high-powered telescopic imagery, presented results to research leaders on double star systems
- Published Co-Author
Education
Business Administration
University of Oregon
03.2011
Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
06.2009
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Expert with Toast and Aloha Familiar with compeat
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Time management
- TABC Certified
- Manager's FH license good through 2028
- Friendly management style while still focusing on standards, development, coaching, and corrective action when needed "Open door" style of leadership
Professional References
- Harold Marmulstein, Chef/Owner/Restaurateur at Guy and Larry Restaurants, 678-761-4233
- Jim Vandercook, President of Guy and Larry Restaurants, 480-544-8383
- Raymond Kirk, Executive Chef/Managing Partner at Tumble 22, 512-660-0086
Certification
- Manager's Food Handler License, 12/31/26
- TABC Certified
Summer Academic Internship
Pine Mountain Observatory, Bend, OR, Astronomy Internship, 07/01/09, 07/31/09, In association with professors/scientists from two universities and NASA., Assisted with research/experiments in published study of double and binary stars., Data management/documentation, assisting with accurate calculations for high-powered telescopic imagery, presented results to research leaders on double star systems., Published Co-Author.
Timeline
General Manager
Cover 3 Anderson Lane
12.2023 - 02.2025
Server, GM Managing Partner
Tumble 22
12.2018 - 12.2023
ASM/Shift Lead
Starbucks
08.2017 - 10.2018
Sales and Leasing Consultant, Used Car Sales Appraiser
Mac Haik Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
11.2013 - 05.2017
Sales and Leasing Consultant, Assistant Sales Manager
Peoria Nissan
05.2011 - 10.2013
Astronomy Internship
Pine Mountain Observatory
07.2009 - 07.2009
Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
- Manager's Food Handler License, 12/31/26
- TABC Certified
Business Administration
University of Oregon
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