Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Shari's Cafe And Pies
07.2014 - Current
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.