Darrin Kirchberg
Coon Rapids,US
Summary
Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and hospitality operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication and staff oversight skills. Consistent career history of operations improvement, team building and revenue increases.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
04.2018 - Current
- Direct year-round operations of concessions within the Warner Coliseum on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
- Provided oversight of all operations from office management, operations management, and execution of event-driven businesses including annual budgeting, daily sales projections, P&L review, cash reconciliation, invoices, menu development, marketing, kitchen management, inventory control, client relations, staffing hires and training.
- Continued growth for overall business has been primarily realized thru the management of food costs and labor at large-scale events.
General Manager
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Dock & Paddle
04.2019 - 7 2021
- Launched the re-opening and eventual re-branding of the restaurant and event center within the Como Lakeside Pavilion facility owned by the City of Saint Paul.
- Led the operation of multi-faceted business with counter-service restaurant, concert venue and catering operations.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Interim Food Service Director
CURA HOSPITALITY - South Dakota Human Services Ctr
11.2020 - 03.2021
- During coverage of FMLA for Food Service Director, managed a staff of 10 company employees and 25 minimum security prisoners.
- Performed an in-depth review of financials and was able to find areas that were not previously charging the client.
- Improved COGs at a low-volume café that was required to be opened by streamlining the menu and reducing waste.
Event Staff
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Edinburgh USA
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Began with Lancer performing various duties including bartending, serving, event coordination and management across various company locations and departments to ensure that catering events were executed in a professional manner.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Saint John's University
Collegeville, MNSkills
- Operations management
- Multi-unit management
- Business and Operations Analysis
- Staff hiring, training, and development
- Inventory management, cost control, and record keeping
- Food safety regulations and protocol
- Office management including cash handling
- Menu development, pricing, and writing
- Budget and goal planning, sales forecasting
- Point of Sale (POS) system operation and programming
Timeline
Interim Food Service Director
CURA HOSPITALITY - South Dakota Human Services Ctr
11.2020 - 03.2021
General Manager
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Dock & Paddle
04.2019 - 7 2021
General Manager
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
04.2018 - Current
Event Staff
LANCER HOSPITALITY - Edinburgh USA
02.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Saint John's University
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