Christopher Carlson
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Results-driven Managing Partner adept at building and leading high-performance teams. Decisive leader and strategic planner with a resilient and forward-thinking approach. Ready to bring 30 plus successful years of experience to a new role at the best job yet.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Texas Roadhouse
Parkersburg, WV
08.2009 - 03.2023
- Increased profits and guest counts by placing effective local marketing strategies and fostering long-term relationships.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Led the recruitment, hiring, training and development of staff to maximize retention of existing talent and promote the culture of Legendary Food and Service.
- Ultimately over saw the schedules of at least 147 restaurant workers and filled in for shifts.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee service with heart, quality of food, and cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
- Increased profit percentage by double digits with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
- Took over the Parkersburg location that was in the red and Increased sales from 2.5 Million to 7.4 Million annually.
- Reinforced the culture of Legendary Food and Service and being the friendliest restaurant in the Mid Ohio Valley.
- Kept low employee turnover numbers by giving positive reinforcement to the development of key staff members.
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
Washington, PA & New Philadelphia, OH
06.1999 - 08.2009
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Leader of the Kitchen of two corporate management training centers.
- Responsible for the inventory control of all perishable and non perishable goods.
- Maintained top food quality with daily food audits, teaching, coaching and continues employee accountability and development.
- Nominated Kitchen Manager of the year twice.
- Helped in the the Development of the corporate training program for all positions.
- Continuously improved menu ideas, recipes and selections.
- Recruited, hired, trained and developed kitchen teams that were recognized as some of the best in the company.
Kitchen Manager
Bobby Rubinos Place For Ribs
Stuart, FL & Pittsburgh, PA
02.1987 - 06.1999
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- National and International corporate training team member responsible for quarterly store audits and the complete training of staff of all new franchise and corporate stores.
- Took over the kitchen of the flagship store in Pittsburgh, PA, and turned the location into a model profits and efficiency for 9 years.
First Hospitality Job
Marriott Hotel
Brookfield, WI
04.1984 - 03.1985
- Unknowingly started learning the skills that would give me a successful career.
- Worked as a dishwasher, buffet runner, meat carver and the omelet & crepe cook on the Sunday brunch.
- Learned the basics of a chef driven kitchen and how to interact with our hotel guests to achieve the wow factor.
Education
New Berlin High School
New Berlin, WI06.1984
Skills
- Guest service and satisfaction
- Team Building & people management
- Leadership and Mentorship
- P&L, budgets and financial accountability
- Excellent knowledge and talent with food and beverage
- Marketing ,catering, promotions and special events
- Loyalty and Dedication
Timeline
Managing Partner
Texas Roadhouse
08.2009 - 03.2023
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
06.1999 - 08.2009
Kitchen Manager
Bobby Rubinos Place For Ribs
02.1987 - 06.1999
First Hospitality Job
Marriott Hotel
04.1984 - 03.1985
New Berlin High School