BRYAN MORENCY
Lynn Haven
Summary
Dynamic restaurant professional with over 20 years of industry experience, including more than 14 years in management roles, thriving in fast-paced, customer-centric environments. Expertise encompasses front-of-house, back-of-house, and bar operations, ensuring seamless service and operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge of restaurant operations to drive team success and enhance guest experiences. Eager to embrace new challenges that foster professional growth and contribute to organizational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes
07.2025 - Current
- Led operational strategies to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Managed staff training programs to improve team performance and retention.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Oversaw financial performance, including budget management and cost control initiatives.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
General Manager Trainer
Hooters of Trussville
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure proper supply of food items at competitive prices.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth.
- Monitored daily financial transactions and prepared weekly reports for management review.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Ensured compliance with all local health codes, sanitation regulations, and company policies.
- Managed inventory levels ensuring that adequate supplies are available at all times while minimizing waste.
- Performed administrative tasks including payroll processing, budgeting activities.
Kitchen Manager
Hooters of Trussville
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Enhanced efficiency in ordering, daily, weekly, and monthly counts
- Ensured proper training for all newly onboarded kitchen personnel
- Prepared daily prep sheets
- Effectively supervised labor expenditures to eliminate overtime.
Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Ordering, Inventories, Bi-Weekly & Monthly P&L
- Enhanced employee performance through effective interviewing and training techniques.
- Utilized daily prep sheets to enhance productivity by streamlining tasks.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
Assistant General Manager / Kitchen Manager
The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill
12.2010 - 03.2018
- Managed and optimized ordering processes, inventories, and monthly P&L statements.
- Successfully managed all aspects of the employee interview, orientation, and training process.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of employee records
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
Cook
The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill
12.2007 - 12.2010
- Completed training program to become a certified trainer and enhance training proficiency.
- Demonstrated expertise as both a Lead Opener and Closer, ensuring efficient and seamless transitions between shifts.
- Enhanced speed and accuracy of food orders
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Gained experience across different roles in the kitchen.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Education
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School
Lynn Haven, FL05-2005
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Competent with Excel
- Proficient with PowerPoint
- Proficient with Aloha and Rosnet Restaurant Systems
- P&L Management
- Project Management
- Staff Supervision
- Sales
- Employee Development
- Knowledgeable of Labor Proforma s'
- Maintaining Monthly Inventories
- Tracking and Controlling Declining Budgets
- Controlling and Creating Weekly Schedules / FOH, BOH, & Bar
- Cost control, Ordering / Food, Beer & Liquor, Supplies
Timeline
General Manager
Nothing Bundt Cakes
07.2025 - Current
General Manager Trainer
Hooters of Trussville
09.2021 - 06.2025
Kitchen Manager
Hooters of Trussville
09.2018 - 09.2021
Kitchen Manager
Metro Diner
03.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant General Manager / Kitchen Manager
The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill
12.2010 - 03.2018
Cook
The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill
12.2007 - 12.2010
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
12.2003 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
A. Crawford Mosley High School