Highly proactive manager with 35+ years of experience in team leadership in Restaurant and Retail industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Director
Fresh Thyme Market
07.2014 - Current
Supervised employees and different store departments.
Partnered with store director to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance.
Responded to customer complaints and comments.
Checked employee break times and schedule adherence.
Double-checked product pricing and displays.
Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
Implemented loss prevention by preventing losses due to theft or other types of shrinkage.
Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours.
Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
General Manager
The Olive Garden
06.2009 - 06.2013
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.
Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.