Bradley Histand
Forsythia
PHILADELPHIA,PA
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dynamic General Manager with proven expertise in driving sales growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Work History
General Manager
3 Years- Oversaw daily operations.
- Implemented initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Managed budgets, reducing costs
- Quickly increased sales 120% after 6 months
- Achieved many awards such as a Michelin recommendation
- Mentored team members, fostering development
Owner/General Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Created the overall concept, executed the opening from scratch.
- Oversaw daily operations.
- Developed & implemented strategies to increase restaurant visibility & customer engagement.
- Ran a tight Labor budget & maintained efficent COGS
- Trained and mentored staff on service excellence, food safety protocols, and menu knowledge.
General Manager
4 Years 10 Months- Spearheaded a concept change within 6 months of my arrival
- Hired and Termed all staff for FOH, as well as BOH
- Implemented a comprehensive event strategy
- Managed the the bar from A to Z
- Managed budgets for labor and COGS.
Server-FOH & Manager, Promoted to General Manager
6 Years 5 Months- Started as a server, promoted to manager, then to GM
- Implemented programs such as French Films under the stars
- Philly Mag named us #4 restaurant in philly 2010
- Sales increased, 1.1 million to 1.5 million after my first full yr.
- Excellent staff culture and staff retention rate
Account Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Managed client accounts to ensure all client paperwork accuracy
- Termed, Added, & Adjusted employee benefit paperwork
- Helped clients resolve insurance claim issues
- Sole Cobra Administrator for our brokerage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management
Skills
Team Builder
Problem Solver
Conflict Deflator
Ultimate Team player
Positive Force in General
Certification
Philadelphia Serve Safe Certification
Interests
Basketball
Real Estate
Stocks
Food & Bev.
Coaching
Timeline
General Manager
Forsythia
07.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Owner/General Manager
Gabi Restaurant
07.2018 - 06.2023Read More
General Manager
La Peg Brasserie (now FringeBar)
12.2014 - 10.2019Read More
Server-FOH & Manager, Promoted to General Manager
Bistrot La MInette
07.2008 - 12.2014Read More
Account Manager
Brown and Brown Insurance Brokers
08.2006 - 11.2008Read More
Temple University
Bachelor of Science from Tourism And Hospitality Management
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