Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Houspitality
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - Current
Increased sales for two consecutive years.
Hired and trained multiple Chefs, Assistant General Managers and Chef's assistants.
Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
General Manager
OCharleys
Chester, VA
06.2014 - 11.2021
Increased annual sales from 2.5 million annually to over 5 million.
Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
Designated management training facility.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Received multiple annual awards at conference for profitability and controls.
Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
Offered district manager position
Managing Partner
Texas Roadhouse
Winchester, VA
03.2011 - 06.2014
Opened four new locations in Virginia and Huntsville, Alabama.
Attended networking events to promote the company brand.
Increased sales in the second year of a new unit in Winchester, Virginia.
Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
Drove development of brand identity, tone and guidelines to maximize marketing initiatives.
Hired and trained an entire management team as well as a managing partner in the first year of the Winchester location.
Recruited new partners based on their qualifications and expertise.
General Manager
OCharleys'
Richmond, VA
07.2006 - 03.2011
Increased annual sales from 1.5 to 2.8 million per year
Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
Designated management training facility
Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
Offered district manager position.
District Manager
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Richmond, Virginia
10.1992 - 07.2006
Regularly communicated updates regarding changes in corporate policies or procedures down through store level employees.
Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Mentored and internally promoted successful company sales and account management staff into leadership positions to drive company growth.
Identified and developed top talent within management structure to promote performance-oriented culture.
Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations.
Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.