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Brian N Shaner

Auburn,AL

Summary

Hospitality leader with expertise in multi-unit management and team development. Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and enhancing guest experiences while optimizing operational efficiency. Proven track record of leading teams to achieve results that align with brand vision and strategic objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Ithaka Hospitality Partners
Auburn, AL
05.2023 - Current
  • Effective oversight covering all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales
  • Substantial Growth in sales, guest satisfaction, and profitability

Director of Operations

Homegrown Hospitality
Charleston, SC
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Installed customized systems and controls to scale the business
  • Inspired teams to create streamlined, effective communication
  • Integrated P&L with brand vision to build forecasting for scalability
  • Passionate about team dynamics and growth

Director of Operations Specialty Brands

Craftworks Restaurant and Breweries Inc/SPB Hospitality
Broomfield, CO
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Specialty Brands
  • Director of Operations over 5 Specialty Brands, 2 Area GMs, and 1 Area Chef
  • Customized menus, marketing, cost control, leadership, and staffing
  • Sales growth>fixed and controllable costs>lasting profitability
  • Specialty Brands is the only group to make money every month since reopening post COVID
  • Specialty Brands

Regional Manager

Craftworks Restaurant and Breweries Inc
Broomfield, CO
02.2011 - 05.2018
  • Planning/motivation/control/accountability for 9 restaurants; $3M -$7M in sales each
  • Assigned to the region experiencing the most financial challenge and realigned when the group recovered. In 7 years I was assigned to 5 regions: Arizona - OR, WA, ID - CA and HI - Midwest - MidAtlantic
  • Process review, system analysis, team development, facilities maintenance, product quality, and service consistently above brand standards
  • Built /maintained a bench of leaders to incentivize the strongest achievers, assure growth within the brands, and never erode the core of any successful team
  • Serve in senior strategic role in philanthropic programs

Restaurant General Manager

Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries Inc
Broomfield, CO
04.2006 - 02.2011
  • Drove brand successes in Ohio, Colorado, and Florida
  • Leadership, sales growth, financial accountability for team and facility
  • GM of year and Restaurant of year in both Colorado and Florida markets
  • Incubator for future leaders in the Southeast.

Education

B.S. - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

A.A. - Culinary Arts

New England Culinary Institute
Montpelier, VT

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Long-term planning
  • Business operations improvement
  • Multi-unit management
  • Team coordination
  • Guest experience enhancement
  • Workplace harmony
  • Financial growth mentorship
  • Strategic communication
  • Business acumen
  • Facilities management
  • Strategic investment

Timeline

General Manager

Ithaka Hospitality Partners
05.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Homegrown Hospitality
07.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Operations Specialty Brands

Craftworks Restaurant and Breweries Inc/SPB Hospitality
05.2018 - 07.2021

Regional Manager

Craftworks Restaurant and Breweries Inc
02.2011 - 05.2018

Restaurant General Manager

Craftworks Restaurants and Breweries Inc
04.2006 - 02.2011

B.S. - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

Oregon State University

A.A. - Culinary Arts

New England Culinary Institute

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