Dennis Nash
Lake St. Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Managing Partner at Bluegrass Hospitality Group, adept in strategic planning and operations management, significantly enhanced team cohesion and performance. Leveraged financial acumen and industry networking to ensure profitability and foster community relationships, achieving 100% guest satisfaction through ethical leadership and effective team development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
03.2021 - Current
- Mentored staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.
- Oversaw financial management of the restaurant, including budgeting, forecasting, and operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff development through training programs.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
- Developed managers to be better versions of themselves and to lead a team to achieve 100% Guest Satisfaction, 100% of the time.
- Acquired friendships within the community and built lasting relationships that will always hold Drakes and its love for the guests close to home.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYSkills
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Financial reporting understanding
- Cost Reduction
- Strategic planning skills
- Business Development
- Industry Networking
- Ethical Leadership
- Payroll understanding
- Food safety expertise
- Interviewing expertise
- Foodservice Management Professional
- Relationship and Team Building
- Leadership and People Development
- Management Team Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Planning and coordination
- Profit and Loss Management
- Quality Control Planning
- Staff Management
- Employee Coaching
- Budget Planning
- Sales Growth
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Industry Expertise
- Approachable leader
- Brand Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Policies and Procedures
Accomplishments
I started with this company as a Servers Assistant and a few weeks later I was a server. About 6 months into being with Malones, I transitioned into a Key Hourly where I found my new found passion in Management. I then took my first Salary position as Service Manager at Drakes Hamburg. A short year later I received FOH Manager of the Year! On that special trip I was promoted to Managing Partner of Drakes O'Fallon, IL. I brought the Drakes culture to a place that desperately needed love and someone to show them the Drakes way. During my time there I got to influence some great people in the best way and some even said that I "saved" them. Austin Knight still says that to this day. I also got the opportunity to travel to Chattanooga, TN and be acting MP there in their transition to naming Ryan Robinson as MP. During this time, I was developing a Manager into another MP who ended up taking over my spot in IL as I transitioned into Opening O'Fallon, MO. And that has all led me to where I am today! I have had my ups and downs, but I take the constructive criticism from my superiors in hopes to be the best version of myself! And I am hoping that I can continue to grow and develop myself in the new Corporate Chef Position on my way towards the goal of being a Market Partner for this company I call Home.
Timeline
Managing Partner
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
03.2021 - Current
No Degree - Business Management
Bluegrass Community And Technical College