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Brian Begay

Chinle,AZ

Summary

My background experience has made the companies I worked for profitable. The procedures I place on myself and my team members are consistent and produces results.

My satisfaction comes from great Customer service and a clean store with happy employees.

Innovative Restaurant Manager with more than 10 years of food preparation and service experience. Motivates team members to meet challenging customer demands in fast-paced environments. Never sacrifices quality, safety or cost control measures vital to sustainable business operations.

Hospitable Restaurant Manager versed in overseeing staff and handling daily cash deposits. Generates new business through creative use of SEO and social media. Diligent and fully invested in exhibiting steadfast leadership in high-pressure situations to improve team strength.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant General Manager

Legacy Chicken LLC
Deming, NM
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate inventories of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised staff members.
  • Monitored and trained service team members on suggestive selling practices and continuous sales growth of beverage, appetizer, add-on and desserts.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues.
  • Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.
Tolleson, AZ
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Conducted daily inspections of the dining area to ensure cleanliness and orderliness.
  • Provided leadership and direction to restaurant employees.
  • Monitored customer service standards and took corrective action when needed.
  • Supervised food preparation, ordering of supplies, and inventory control.

Restaurant General Manager

Legacy Chicken LLC
Gallup, NM
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained accurate inventories of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised staff members.
  • Monitored and trained service team members on suggestive selling practices and continuous sales growth of beverage, appetizer, add-on and desserts.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues.
  • Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
  • Managed busy and highly popular restaurant with professional, well-trained staff.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards.

Kitchen Manager

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Gallup, NM
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monument Valley High School
Kayenta, AZ
05-1984

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Skills

  • Health Code Compliance
  • Talent Development
  • Business Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Purchasing
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Preparation
  • Guest Relations
  • Labor Management
  • Employee Retention

Timeline

Restaurant General Manager

Legacy Chicken LLC
11.2023 - Current

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.
05.2023 - 12.2023

Restaurant General Manager

Legacy Chicken LLC
03.2022 - 01.2023

Kitchen Manager

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
09.2019 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Monument Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Fort Lewis College

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