Brian Stone
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings, financial reporting, and innovative profit generating centers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Dave and Busters
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned, set department goals and evaluated progresses to insure labor was between 9-13%, food cost at 19%, liquor cost at 18%, and annual sales $14 M
- Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Implemented staff training programs that improved service quality and increased customer loyalty.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for menu expansion or modification based on customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment.
General Manager
Legends Hospitality, LLC
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Awarded Rookie of the Year.
- Regular employee one-on-one’s, with performance evaluations, projected development strategies and corrective actions.
- Operated in full compliance with State, Federal and OSHA regulations.
- Partnered closely with vendors, subcontractors, and non-profit groups to fill staffing gaps which led to cost savings.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Recruited, hired and trained team members.
- Point of contact for problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
General Manager
Ovations Fanfare, LLC
11.2012 - 08.2020
- Implementation of innovative product displays, product promotions, and strategic hiring, vaulted sales from 2.5 million to 7.5 million in a three-year span
- Collaborates, created and released new hanging shot cup that generated $150k of new revene in three weeks,
- Forecasted, budgeted, and maintained 3 P&L’s and $6 -$11 million in revenue.
- Successful revamp of catering department, leading to new catering manager, elevated event staff and equipment, delivering 250% increase in sales over two years.
- Outlined plans, delegated managers, coordinated staff, vendors, timelines, and budgets for events and restaurants.
- Strategic hiring, including passing business cards, employee incentives, signage, internet job sites and use of Non-Profit volunteers averaged yearly POS staffing of 89%.
- Resolved and investigated complaints involving food service, food quality and accommodation.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration and Management with a focus on Business Evolution
Los Medanos Collage
Pittsburg, CANo Degree - Business Administration and Management
Diablo Valley College
Concord, CASkills
- 22 Years Multi-Unit Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Event Planner
- P&L Management
- Business Development
- Financial Administration
- Expense Control
- Advertising and marketing
- Project Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vendor Sourcing
- Contract Negotiations
Certification
- Valid Drivers License
- Formyl Certified in AED, CPR, TIPS Instructor, and qs a ServSafe Proctor
- 20+ Years Forklift Certified
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Dave and Busters
06.2023 - 01.2024
General Manager
Legends Hospitality, LLC
08.2020 - 04.2023
General Manager
Ovations Fanfare, LLC
11.2012 - 08.2020
No Degree - Business Administration and Management with a focus on Business Evolution
Los Medanos Collage
No Degree - Business Administration and Management
Diablo Valley College
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