Daniel Bell
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Dynamic Managing Partner at Chili's Restaurant with a proven track record in revenue growth and operations management. Expert in cost reduction and KPI tracking, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional development. Achieved increased profitability through strategic inventory control and enhanced customer satisfaction via effective staff training.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Chili's Restaurant
08.2011 - 02.2025
- Directed operational duties including financial management, staffing reviews, and staff development.
- Cultivated a supportive environment for professional growth and guest enjoyment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with guest,, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Reduced food waste through better inventory management and portion control, leading to increased profitability.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective staff training and performance management programs.
- Created a positive dining atmosphere by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the establishment.
- Optimized scheduling practices for efficient staffing levels during peak hours, reducing labor costs without sacrificing service quality.
- Cultivated an inclusive workplace culture that encouraged teamwork, promoted diversity, and supported professional growth opportunities for all employees.
- Contributed to community engagement efforts through participation in local events, sponsorships of charitable initiatives, and partnerships with area schools or organizations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations through regular inspections, staff training, and process improvements.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
Cedartown, GA06.2000
Skills
- Revenue growth
- Operations management
- KPI tracking
- Forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Foodservice management professional
- Kitchen safety
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Management team leadership
- Goal setting
- Profit and loss management
- Cost reduction
Certification
Serve safe
Timeline
Managing Partner
Chili's Restaurant
08.2011 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Cedartown High School
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