David Adams
Lupe Tortilla
Houston,US
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Results-oriented professional with over 28 years in the restaurant industry, including 6 years as General Manager. Expertise in leadership, operational management, and team development. Excels in driving business success through the creation and guidance of high-performance teams.
Work History
Managing Partner
3 Months- Transferred to this location for MP training. Completed training and subsequently took over the restaurant.
- Supervised staff and coordinated activities to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply chain logistics.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance overall restaurant efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Led the hiring and training of new employees and created employee schedules.
- Led hiring and training of new employees, creating employee schedules to ensure optimal staffing.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Supervised, developed, and delegated tasks to employees.
General Manager
5 Years 3 Months- Opened the new Baybrook location and was then promoted to GM of the Sugarland location.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Increased revenue streams by lowering costs, managing schedules, and conducting variance and risk analysis to identify and correct problems.
- Cultivated strong relationships with beer, wine, and liquor distribution representatives to enhance collaboration and support.
- Hold meetings with the store's sales and operations managers to ensure that the store stays on track and achieves its objectives.
- Recruits, selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and discipline managers to improve management effectiveness.
- Led operations and strategic planning efforts that resulted in consistent year-over-year business growth.
- Recruits, selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines managers to improve management effectiveness.
- Developed a loyal customer base and long-term business relationships with Wine Locker accounts.
- Established a loyal customer base and fostered long-term partnerships with Wine Locker accounts to drive repeat business.
- Was in charge of all corporate communications to ensure that information sharing initiatives were successful.
Manager/AGM
3 Years 1 Month- Managed server scheduling and training.
- Led the wine program and wine locker program.
- Led team in delivering exceptional dining experiences through effective staff training and development.
- Streamlined operations by implementing new service protocols, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize supply chain efficiency.
Restaurant Manager/Hourly Employee
18 Years 1 Month- Progressed from busser to server, bartender, and trainer, leading to promotion to management.
- Managed service and culinary operations across multiple locations for over 10 years.
- Opened several restaurants in greater Houston area, contributing to brand expansion.
Education
GED
Skills
Operations management
Performance management
Multi-tasking
Coaching and mentoring
Sales strategy
Inventory management
Organization
Efficient multi-tasker
Organized
Relationship building
Customer service
Certification
- ServSafe
- Level 1 Sommelier certified
Timeline
Managing Partner
Lupe Tortilla
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Manager
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant
11.2022 - 12.2025Read More
General Manager
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
05.2017 - 08.2022Read More
Manager/AGM
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
04.2014 - 05.2017Read More
Restaurant Manager/Hourly Employee
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
03.1996 - 04.2014Read More
Clear Creek High School
GED
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