Chris Turpin
Spring Branch,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader driving operational excellence and strategic growth with a strong track record of opening over 10 concepts. Expertise in staff training and development, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration to achieve measurable results through effective communication and decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Muck Off Co.
Spring Branch, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance business growth.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce productivity and resource allocation.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Trained employees on specific job duties and company policies to ensure compliance.
- Contributed to the opening team by handling all hiring and training tasks.
General Manager
Bouldin Acres
Austin, Texas
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Educated employees on specific job responsibilities and company policies.
- Contributed to the opening team and handled all front of house hiring and training.
General Manager
Unbarlievable
Austin, Texas
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed strategies that enhanced business growth and profitability
- Boosted revenue figures in reducing costs and improving marketing strategies
- Established budgets, controlled expenses, and met financial targets
- Evaluated employee performance to identify knowledge gaps and improve team effectiveness
- Coordinated training programs for new hires and ongoing skill development for existing employees
- Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates.
- Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands
- Investigated industry trends to capitalize on opportunities for business expansion
- Managed legal requirements for business operations
General Manager
Parlor and Yard
Austin, Texas
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Organized effective schedules and delegated tasks to manage daily workloads and optimize team performance
- Directed staff management, task delegation, and customer service to enhance operational efficiency and improve service quality
- Established budgets, controlled expenses, and met financial targets
- Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates
- Participated in staff hiring and training to support opening team efforts and ensure smooth operational launch
- Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
- Provided teams with clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date paperwork to ensure compliance with regulations and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
Manager
Yardhouse
10.2009 - 06.2016
- Directed staff management and task delegation to enhance merchandising and customer service effectiveness
- Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks to optimize team efficiency
- Established budgets, controlled expenses, and met financial targets
- Provided teams with clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies
- Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates
- Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
- Supported training team across six locations by providing essential resources and assistance.
- Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Johnson and Wales
FL05-2007
Skills
- Operational strategies
- Inventory control
- Sales tracking
- Business development
- Business expansion strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor negotiation
- Staff training and development
- Proficient in multiple POS systems
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Muck Off Co.
12.2025 - Current
General Manager
Bouldin Acres
04.2022 - 11.2025
General Manager
Unbarlievable
03.2019 - 04.2022
General Manager
Parlor and Yard
06.2016 - 03.2019
Manager
Yardhouse
10.2009 - 06.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Johnson and Wales