Christopher Salinas
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Looking for an opportunity in a leadership role in which I can use my management experience with a strong growing company that is both fulfilling and rewarding in the Kokomo, IN community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Steak And Shake
07.2023 - Current
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Oversaw a team of 12 employees and a revenue of 1M per year.
- Achieved the #1 ranking in Guests Satisfaction.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- 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.
District Manager
Polly Management
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Responsibility for operational success of 3 units, tracking aspects of each units P-n-L and overseeing day to day operations
- My primary focus is on recruiting, training and accountability for each unit's management staff, along with procuring vendor contracts and relationships to acquire high quality products
- Weekly meetings and inspections to ensure each unit is executing at maximum efficiency and following company guidelines for product execution, cleanliness and operational guidelines.
General Manager
Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery
05.2007 - 02.2020
- Responsibility for overall operation of restaurant, in charge of tracking aspects of P-n-L, overseeing ordering and receiving, scheduling review for 90 employees, delegating, coaching and training management staff to help them manage and train hourly staff
- Created all systems, procedures and tracking, including sales, employee training, inventories, recipes, equipment maintenance, record filing, payroll, vendor pricing and contracts, unemployment disputes, workman's compensation, guest liability, and so forth.
General Manager
International House of Pancakes
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Total responsibility for the entire operation, in charge of all aspects of the P-n-L, ordering and receiving, schedules for about 85 employees, delegating, coaching and training my management staff, OAR's, (Operations Assessment Report), sales projections, all hiring and discipline or corrective actions and overall control of the restaurant
- Control of labor and food costs, cash control, all training of guest service staff, payroll validation and overall guests satisfaction
Education
International House of Pancakes Training program -
05.2005
Associate degree in applied science C.A.D -
07.2000
Skills
- Health Code Compliance
- Business Management
- Talent Development
- Customer Engagement
- Budget Planning
- Labor Management
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
Certification
- Driver's License
- Motorcycle License
Timeline
General Manager
Steak And Shake
07.2023 - Current
District Manager
Polly Management
02.2020 - 07.2023
General Manager
Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery
05.2007 - 02.2020
General Manager
International House of Pancakes
07.2005 - 07.2006
International House of Pancakes Training program -
Associate degree in applied science C.A.D -
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