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Charles Kmet

Charles Kmet

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Experienced Manager with over eight years in hospitality and business management. Excels in optimizing time and labor resources, managing budgets, and driving financial strategies. Proven ability to lead renovation projects, implemented quality assurance programs, and improved guest satisfaction and revenue. Results-driven with expertise in training high-performing teams and utilizing advanced labor management systems that aligns with desired KPIs. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends with a commitment to operational excellence and delivering outstanding results

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Hilton Hotels (Hilton Garden Inn)
11.2022 - Current
  • Oversee all operations including but not limited to budget management, employee development, and guest
    satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with department heads to develop strategies for improving guest satisfaction and increasing
    revenue.
  • Developed strong, trusting relationships with key suppliers to negotiate better prices, resulting in a reduction
    in costs across the board.
    Key Achievements:
  • Renovation Project: Spearheaded a comprehensive renovation project, resulting in an increase in guest
    satisfaction scores and a 20% boost in revenue within the first quarter of completion.
  • Budget Management: Managed the annual budget and financial planning, achieving a 15% reduction in
    operational costs through strategic scheduling and process improvements.
  • Quality Assurance Program: Implemented a quality assurance program that helped reduce customer
    complaints significantly in the first quarter of implementation.

Managing Partner

Local Icon Hospitality
07.2018 - 11.2022

● Recruited, trained and managed a high performing team of General Managers as well as 50+ store level
employees operating in a variety of QSRs, Fine dining establishments, and nightclubs
● Led the successful launch of a new brand while simultaneously overseeing four additional stores
● Implemented Cost Control Measures: Streamlined inventory management and vendor relationships, reducing
operational costs by 15% while maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Achievements:

  • Investments Secured: Secured over $1M in investments from venture capitalists, enabling further expansion
  • Operational Efficiency: Established key performance metrics that improved operational efficiency and
    employee retention by 18% in the first year.
  • Sales Training Programs: Developed and implemented sales training programs that enhanced sales skills and
    resulted in a 25% increase in sales effectiveness

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Operations
  • Labor Management
  • Analytical Thinking Skills
  • Business Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Strategy Planning
  • Business Development
  • Full cycle recruiting
  • B2B sales prowess
  • P/L Management

Timeline

Operations Manager

Hilton Hotels (Hilton Garden Inn)
11.2022 - Current

Managing Partner

Local Icon Hospitality
07.2018 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Economics

East Carolina University
Charles Kmet