Clary Carlisle
Gary,IN
Summary
Versatile Assistant General Manager with 4 years of experience overseeing daily restaurant operations. Decisive planner and analytical problem solver with skill in managing teams to meet stringent objectives. Personable and collaborative demeanor demonstrated through polished communication and willingness to apply team feedback to resolve challenges.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Portillos Hotdogs
Merrillville, IN
06.2016 - Current
- Live and practice our core values, Family, Greatness, Energy, and Fun.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Recruited and hired employees offering talent, charisma and experience to restaurant team.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
General Manager
Islamorada Fish Company, Bass Pro Shops
Portage, IN
01.2007 - 06.2017
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
Food and Beverage Manager
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
Michigan City, IN
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Improved average wine and alcohol spend per guest through curation, service training and hands-on hospitality.
- Managed bar and wait staff and directed hiring program.
- Worked with on-site and external party planners to create and manage beverage ordering and waitstaff for small and large events.
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
- Identified areas of opportunity for beverage sales by analyzing customer feedback and product demand metrics.
Restaurant Unit Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Gary, IN
01.1989 - 01.2000
- Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budget and scheduling expenditures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
Education
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, INSkills
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Sales Tracking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Portillos Hotdogs
06.2016 - Current
General Manager
Islamorada Fish Company, Bass Pro Shops
01.2007 - 06.2017
Food and Beverage Manager
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa
01.2001 - 01.2007
Restaurant Unit Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
01.1989 - 01.2000
Indiana University Northwest