Daniel Bridge
Mount Horeb,WI
Summary
Successful Restaurant Owner/Operator with multi-unit leadership experience seeking new challenges. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to boost productivity and organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
ORD Pizzeria
07.2013 - 09.2018
- Developed, owned and operated artisanal style pizzeria.
- Managed daily operations, including inventory and purchasing; streamlining processes for operational improvements.
- Developed and implemented successful operational and organizational systems, resulting in increased efficiency and net profitability.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring long-range forecasting of product availability, pricing and changes.
- Oversaw inventory management, pricing, trends and disruptions.
Server
Mastro's Steakhouse
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and improve service offerings continually.
Vice President of Operations
Delicious Concepts
01.2005 - 08.2010
- Co-developed multiple restaurant concepts, including operational, managerial and financial systems and practices.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced operational costs by optimizing growth strategy in purchasing, and negotiating better contracts with suppliers.
- Oversaw supply chain operations, ensuring quality control, pricing, consistency and reliability.
- Cultivated strong relationships vendors and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations, including future planned concepts and menus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Philosophy
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Thinking
- Operations Management
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Process Improvement
- Industry Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Networking Abilities
Hobbies
Cooking, golf, music, and being a dad.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
ORD Pizzeria
07.2013 - 09.2018
Server
Mastro's Steakhouse
10.2010 - 10.2013
Vice President of Operations
Delicious Concepts
01.2005 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Philosophy
University of Texas At Austin