David Purvis
Douglas,MA
Summary
Versatile Managing Partner with 30-year track record of maximizing profits by reducing costs and building new revenue streams. Expert Restaurant leader and organizational problem solver.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Darden Restaurant Group
Orlando, FL
05.1996 - 07.2022
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Inventoried entire restaurant and made food and supply orders regularly.
- Developed and administered $3.5M yearly budget.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
General Manager
Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse
Manchester, NH
05.1994 - 05.1996
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Utilized enterprise risk management software to improve operational insight and planning.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Economics
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY05.1986
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Manual and Policy Review
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Food Safety, Ecolab - 2020-2025
- Allergen Certified, State of Mass - 2023
Timeline
Managing Partner
Darden Restaurant Group
05.1996 - 07.2022
General Manager
Shorty's Mexican Roadhouse
05.1994 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Economics
St. Lawrence University
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