Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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Brittany Collins

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Hardworking, ambitious,and passionate individual looking to obtain the position of Restaurant General Manager where my extensive knowledge of food service operations, marketing, customer service, and staff development could be used to increase profits, develop and maintain staff, and exceed customer satisfaction.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Dick’s Last Resort
01.2013 - Current

Started career as a Server and worked multiple positions including Server Trainer, Lead Bartender, Bartender Trainer, Host, Food Runner and Expeditor, Busser, Prep and Line Cook, Shift Supervisor, Front of House Manager, Assistant General Manager, along with my current role as General Manager.

  • Provide guests with a memorable experience along with customer service that meets company standards
  • Organized side-work chart for store, along with cleaning projects, and group entertainment
  • Successfully Open/Close the restaurant including managing staff, guest satisfaction, cash handling, scheduling, inventory maintenance, and product knowledge
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and inventory maintenance..
  • 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.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and product ordering to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, ensuring seamless coordination for optimal service delivery.
  • Reduced food waste through better inventory management and portion control, leading to increased profitability.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective staff training and performance management programs.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and profit maximization strategies.

Brand Ambassador

GMR
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Engage in electronic surveys at bars and gas stations for a tobacco client
  • Distribute coupons and incentives for survey participation
  • Promote and represent brands at multiple event activations
  • Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.

Brand Ambassador

Mosaic
12.2016 - 03.2020
  • Promote the products and services of different companies
  • Setup and Tear down of events
  • Promoted to Team Lead within three months
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.

Education

No Degree - Tourism Convention and Event Management

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School
Indianapolis, IN
05-2006

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Organizational
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Relations
  • Hospitality
  • Communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Planning
  • Marketing
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Adaptable
  • Time Management
  • Product Demonstration
  • Promotional
  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader
  • Inventory control
  • Staff management
  • Staff development
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Cost control
  • Staff scheduling
  • Pre-shift walk-through
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Marketing and promotions
  • Team development
  • Quality control
  • Performance evaluations
  • Purchasing
  • Food preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Hiring standards
  • Facility maintenance
  • Special events planning
  • Equipment management
  • Health inspections
  • Sales leadership
  • Hiring procedures
  • Sales planning
  • Sanitation standards
  • Bar management
  • Food presentation
  • Food storage
  • Training and onboarding
  • Front of house management
  • POS terminal operation
  • Safe food handling
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Delegating assignments and tasks
  • Money handling
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Employee supervision
  • ServeSafe manager
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Expense tracking
  • Quality assurance
  • Back of house management
  • ServSafe food manager
  • Labor and overhead cost estimation
  • Building maintenance
  • Liquor law compliance
  • Sales promotion
  • Staff training/development
  • Staff supervision
  • Vendor relationships
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Operations oversight

Certification

Possession of Liquor License, ServSafe Food Protection Manager, and ServSafe Alcohol Certificates

RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE

  • Worked as Server, Bartender, Trainer, Host, Food Runner, Busser, Menu Class Trainer, Marketer, Expeditor, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Shift Supervisor, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager at Dick’s Last Resort Indianapolis during my 12 year tenure.
  • Lead Bartender at all restaurants I have been employed which include Dick’s Last Resort, Houlihan’s, and Bagger Dave's Tavern
  • Successfully planned and ran multiple audition recruitments for new staff and continued education for current employees.
  • Worked at Horseshoe Casino, formerly known as Indiana Live Casino in the cafe which including prep, quick orders, and cashiering roles.
  • Opened Bagger Dave's Tavern in Indianapolis as a server and bartender until their unfortunate closure of the Indiana locations.


Timeline

Brand Ambassador

GMR
09.2017 - 04.2020

Brand Ambassador

Mosaic
12.2016 - 03.2020

General Manager

Dick’s Last Resort
01.2013 - Current

No Degree - Tourism Convention and Event Management

IUPUI

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School