Bobby Sparks
Palm Harbor
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/ Managing Partner
Glory Days Grill
09.2018 - Current
- Increased sales 1.1 million in 5 years from 1/2020 to 12/2024.
- Cultivated a collaborative team environment by mentoring and empowering staff.
- Conducted financial forecasts for informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Optimized resource allocation, reducing operational costs while maintaining service quality standards.
- Developed comprehensive business plans that led to significant revenue growth and expansion opportunities.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
Server/Prep/Line Cook/Akm/Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Named Assistant Kitchen Manager and then Promoted to Manager for development of skills throughout the kitchen as well as proven reliability and leadership
- This includes maintaining daily par levels, organization, dating practices, and low food costs
- Proven multi-tasker, shown through ability to handle multiple positions at once on the kitchen line
- Prioritizing, organizing
- Team leader, responsible for coordinating opening and closing duties of peers while continuously managing personal work space
Kitchen Manager
Sea Dog Brewing Company
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained inventory, placed orders, and kept food-cost low
- A member of the opening management team
- Responsible for training kitchen line on execution of company operating procedures
- Charged with development of menu and specials
- Showed understanding of clientele in development of specials and promotions for business growth
Certified Trainer/Grill Master/ Bartender/ Inventory Counter
Red Lobster
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Certified Trainer responsible for training employees in both FOH and BOH position
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
Dunedin, FL06-2004
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Operations management
Timeline
Manager/ Managing Partner
Glory Days Grill
09.2018 - Current
Server/Prep/Line Cook/Akm/Manager
Carrabbas Italian Grill
01.2012 - 01.2018
Kitchen Manager
Sea Dog Brewing Company
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Trainer/Grill Master/ Bartender/ Inventory Counter
Red Lobster
01.2002 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Dunedin High School
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