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BRIAN LARSON
DIRECTOR OF RESTAURANTS
Dallas,GA
Summary
Hardworking restaurant management professional with a good business sense, exceptional customer relations skills and a motivational leadership style. Detail-oriented and thorough with a solid history of keeping businesses financial viable. Offering 13 years of related experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Restaurants
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - Current
- 521 Guest Rooms, with Three Food & Beverage Outlets, Club Lounge and a La Carte Program.
- Revenues over $3 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of individuals including 19 hourly ambassadors and 1 Lead in the Restaurants.
- On- site POS Symphony Micros property expert.
- Responsible for strategy that drove $141,000 in sales for Blade weekend within 2 months of being back in position.
- Responsible for Re- Concept of KOFI Coffee House in June, 2021.
- Responsible for receiving 100% on 2021 F&B BSA audit.
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
General Manager
Ruby Sunshine Restaurant
Frankln, Tennessee
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for $4 Million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of individuals including a Kitchen Manager, Assistant Manager and 26 hourly ambassadors.
- Responsible for Coordinating Human Resource efforts in Hiring and Maintaining Associate’s.
- Reported green scorecard for 2020.
- Only store in Tennessee to do so and receive store bonus.
- Sales, Labor, COGS, maintaining staff level with minimal turnover, Maintained a 4.5 on Yelp.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Director of Restaurants
Nashville Renaissance Hotel And Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2019 - 07.2020
- 673 Guest Rooms, with Three Food & Beverage Outlets with an A La Carte Operation.
- Revenues over $6 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of individuals including 1 Senior Operations Manager, 2 Assistant Managers, two Supervisors, an Administrative Assistant, Sales Coordinator and 70 hourly ambassadors.
- On- site POS Symphony Micros property expert.
- Responsible for functions 1- 200 individuals held throughout the year in Restaurant Space.
- Responsible for developing HR hotel Operating Procedures that will help align all Departments on property.
- Responsible for Coordinating Human Resource efforts in Hiring and Maintaining Associate’s.
- Responsible for putting together large functions outside of Banquets events that would drive revenue for the hotel.
- Managed Banquet functions from 75- 200 individuals.
Director of Restaurants
Atlanta Renaissance Hotel And Convention Center
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2017 - 07.2019
- 521 Guest Rooms, with Four Food & Beverage Outlets, Club Lounge and a La Carte Program.
- Revenues over $4 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of individuals including an Operations Manager, Assistant manager, two supervisors, an Administrative assistant, two Leads and twenty- two hourly ambassadors.
- Peer review Panelist.
- On- site POS Symphony Micros property expert.
- Member of Atlanta Restaurant Council.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement scores from 85% to 100% in 2019.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement scores from 76% to 85% in 2018.
- Responsible for functions under 100 individuals held throughout the year in Restaurant Space.
- Responsible for the Re-concept of menus across our 4 different Outlets.
- Created an online rewards program for our new concept Salad & Pasta Bar to drive revenue and covers.
- Exceeded 2017/ 2018 overall Restaurant Budgets while lowering labor by 2% YOY.
- Responsible for Coordinating Human Resource efforts in Hiring and Maintaining Associate’s.
- Managed Banquet functions from 50- 150 individuals.
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Atlanta, GA
02.2015 - 09.2017
- 521 Guest Rooms, with Four Food & Beverage Outlets, Club Lounge and A La Carte Program.
- Revenues over $4 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of individuals including an Assistant manager, two supervisors, an Administrative assistant, twenty- two hourly ambassadors.
- Peer review Panelist.
- Symphony Micros property expert.
- Member of Atlanta Restaurant Council.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement scores from 56% to 70% in 2016.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement scores from 70% to 76% in 2017.
- Responsible for creating weekly and monthly incentive for restaurant staff.
- Responsible for functions under 100 individuals held throughout the year in Restaurant Space.
- Lowered Beverage cost for B&F 2% in 2017 with beverage cost monitoring throughout the year and adjusting beverage based off cost.
- Managed Banquet functions from 50- 150 individuals.
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Atlanta Perimeter Center Marriott
Dunwoody, GA
01.2014 - 05.2015
- 341 Guest Rooms with 2 food and beverage outlets.
- Revenues over $2 million.
- Staff of 2 Supervisors and 20 associates
- Peer Review Training and Panelist.
- TIPS Trainer Certified.
- On- Site Symphony Micros property expert and responsible for initial rollout.
- Member of Atlanta Restaurant Council.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement Scores over 18% from previous year.
Restaurant Operations Supervisor
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Atlanta, GA
02.2013 - 03.2014
- 521 Guest Rooms, with Four Food & Beverage Outlets and a La Carte Program.
- Revenues over $3 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of people including 15 hourly ambassadors.
- Peer review Training and Panelist.
- On- site POS Symphony Micros property expert.
- Member of Atlanta Restaurant Council.
- Raised revenue over $80,000 from previous year.
- Responsible for raising Associate Engagement scores 20% YOY.
Restaurant Operations Supervisor
Atlanta Airport Marriott
Atlanta, GA
07.2009 - 02.2013
- 638 guest rooms, with four food and beverage outlets with in- room dining with revenues over $6 million annually.
- Directly responsible for a diverse group of people including 25 hourly associates.
- Implemented ongoing training program with servers and At Your Service staff to create consistent learning to keep servers educated and motivated.
- Spirit to Serve Supervisor Training (Phase One and Two).
- Peer Review Training and Panelist.
- 2011 CLS Restaurant and Bar Graduate.
- On- site POS Symphony Micros property expert.
- Programmed and launched two New food and beverage outlets, VOYA CAFE and VOYA.
- Member of Atlanta Restaurant Council.
- Responsible for Raising over $1,000 for Children’s Miracle Network.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lithia Springs High School
Atlanta, GASkills
Sales proficiency
Recruitment
Strategic planning
Scheduling
Multitasking Abilities
Cost controls
Accomplishments
- 2014 Leader of the Year
- 2014 Leader of the Quarter
- 2014 Spirit to Serve Award
- 2014 Georgia Housing and Lodging Association for Emerging Leader
- 2021 Making it Happen Award
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS , 2011 CLS Restaurant and Bar Graduate 2014 Georgia Housing and Lodging Association Nomination for Emerging Leader 2014 Leader of the Quarter 2014 Spirit to Serve Award 2014 Leader of the Year 2020 GM of the Month 2021 Making it Happen Award BRIAN LARSON– RESUME 2
Software
Toast
Microsoft Office
Certification
CLS Restaurant and Bar Graduate
Timeline
Director of Restaurants
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
04.2021 - Current
ServSafe Certification
09-2020
General Manager
Ruby Sunshine Restaurant
07.2020 - 04.2021
Tennessee Server Permit
10-2019
Director of Restaurants
Nashville Renaissance Hotel And Convention Center
07.2019 - 07.2020
Director of Restaurants
Atlanta Renaissance Hotel And Convention Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
02.2015 - 09.2017
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Atlanta Perimeter Center Marriott
01.2014 - 05.2015
Restaurant Operations Supervisor
Atlanta Renaissance Waverly Hotel
02.2013 - 03.2014
CLS Restaurant and Bar Graduate
07-2011
Restaurant Operations Supervisor
Atlanta Airport Marriott
07.2009 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Lithia Springs High School