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Overview
Work History
Education
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GeneralManager

Breeka Johnson

Longview,TX

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with extensive experience at Chili's Bar and Grill, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Proven track record in boosting sales through strategic planning and fostering a positive work environment. Skilled in P&L management and employee development, driving organizational growth and enhancing guest experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training and schedules.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budget and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Culinary Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2018 - 07.2019

•Daily implementation of prep and line builds, constant coaching and development of the seasoned crew to form a new culture, and detailed inspection of quality line checks to grow and align and drive new results around HOH metrics.

•Responsible for introducing Kitchen Sync to the team, consistent validation and follow through on the systems and tools with in the Brand to form new beliefs and experiences.

•Inspected maintenance and sanitation issues within the restaurant to ensure proper usage of equipment and food safety throughout.

Hospitality Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
08.2020 - 08.2021

•Hire, train and develop team members to execute excellence in Brand standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience on a consistent basis.

•Growing sales through community involvement, giveback events and coaching the team to be at competitive sales goals by suggestive selling and utilizing their degrees.

•Responsible for maintaining maintenance on the FOH and coaching and developing the team on safety practices.

Hospitality Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2019 - 08.2020

•Hire, train and develop team members to execute excellence in Brand standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience on a consistent basis

•Growing sales through community involvement, give back events, and coaching the team to beat competitive sales goals by suggestive selling and utilizing their degrees

•Responsible for maintaining maintenance on the FOH and coaching and developing the team on safety practices.

Certified Shift Leader

Chilis's Bar and Grill
09.2017 - 03.2018

•Growing my development by learning the responsibilities associated with the management role with the brand.

•First CSL for the Claude Area

Server/QA/Barserver/To Go Specialist/Bartender

Chilis's Bar and Grill
01.2015 - 09.2017

•Lead trainer for the restaurant, responsible for training up and coming team members on Brand Standards, hospitality, growing sales, team engagement, and other tasks associated with their positions.

• Key contributor to daily success by being a universal team member, able and willing to participate and drive results for our guests in all areas of the restaurant.

Education

Bachelor

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelor - Kinesiology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

High School Diploma - General Studies

San Augustine High School
San Augustine, TX
05.2004

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Training and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Training and development
  • Staff training/development
  • Inventory control
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • P&L management
  • Schedule management
  • Labor cost controls
  • Staff motivation
  • Strategic planning
  • Purchasing and planning

Timeline

General Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
08.2021 - 04.2025

Hospitality Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
08.2020 - 08.2021

Hospitality Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
07.2019 - 08.2020

Culinary Manager

Chilis's Bar and Grill
03.2018 - 07.2019

Certified Shift Leader

Chilis's Bar and Grill
09.2017 - 03.2018

Server/QA/Barserver/To Go Specialist/Bartender

Chilis's Bar and Grill
01.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor

Stephen F Austin State University

Bachelor - Kinesiology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

High School Diploma - General Studies

San Augustine High School
Breeka Johnson