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Chris Collins

Jeffersonville,IN

Summary

Accomplished General Manager at Troll Pub, adept in operations management and conflict resolution, significantly enhanced team productivity and customer satisfaction. Expert in labor and food cost control, I streamlined processes, negotiated contracts to cut costs, and led staff development initiatives, achieving notable efficiency improvements. However, Im most proud of the countless people I've helped grow into better workers and people.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Waffle House Restaurant
11.2024 - Current
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.

General Manager

Troll Pub
10.2018 - 01.2024

I worked here is the simplist anwser to this. some days i cleaned restrooms and worked on the line. some days i did inventory and payroll.

  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Bartender

Gordon Biersch
04.2013 - 08.2018
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.

Lead Server

Joes Crab Shack
03.2009 - 03.2013
  • Made Daily floor plans
  • Assigned running and closing sidework
  • Managed reservations and assigned them seats
  • Ran daily/weekly contest to increase sales
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.

Assistant Store Manager

Denny's Corp
07.2005 - 01.2009
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Atherton High School
Louisville, KY
05-2005

Skills

  • Labor and food cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Production management
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Operations management
  • Schedule management
  • Employee training
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Staff development

Certification

  • Serve Safe
  • Indiana Liquor License

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Waffle House Restaurant
11.2024 - Current

General Manager

Troll Pub
10.2018 - 01.2024

Bartender

Gordon Biersch
04.2013 - 08.2018

Lead Server

Joes Crab Shack
03.2009 - 03.2013

Assistant Store Manager

Denny's Corp
07.2005 - 01.2009
  • Serve Safe
  • Indiana Liquor License

High School Diploma -

Atherton High School
Chris Collins