Derek Peters
New Albany,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized operations professional with over a decade of experience in financial administration, invoice processing, budgeting, and vendor relations in a fast-paced, multi-unit hospitality environment. Proven ability to manage accounts payable workflows, GL coding, and month-end reporting with accuracy and efficiency. Strong analytical skills, process improvement mindset, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional team support. Ready to transition operational expertise into a finance/accounting role focused on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager & Culinary Operations Leader
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
Gahanna, USA
01.2014 - Current
- Managed full invoice lifecycle: received, validated quantities and pricing, GL-coded, and submitted for timely approval.
- Ensured accuracy of product orders by cross-referencing weekly revenue projections.
- Tracked budgetary goals, cash flow, Prime Cost, and NOI, helping maintain profitable operations.
- Have achieved a higher gross margin over prior year by 1%
- Consistent inventory gap improvement over prior year maintaining below 1.5% gap for the entire store.
- Discounts through errors and customer complaints down 32% in total dollar amount from last year or down 1% of total sales.
- Led monthly event coordination, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance with spending limits.
Culinary Operations Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
Columbus, USA
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversaw capital expenditures and equipment purchases, balancing vendor costs and operational needs within P&L constraints.
- Trained and enforced procedures to maintain inventory accuracy, cost controls, and compliance with company-wide financial targets.
- Collaborated with managers across six locations to audit food costs vs. theoretical costs (maintained within 1% variance).
- Supported all new menu launches by managing inventory ordering and operational readiness, aligning with cost projections.
General Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
Hilliard, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained 74-76% gross margin and consistently hit labor budget targets (16% PT labor).
- Executed monthly inventory reconciliation of food, beer, wine, and liquor.
- Utilized accounting software to input, review, and GL-code invoices for submission-ensuring all data aligned with monthly budgets.
- Trained others on company SOPs for inventory, procurement, and invoice approval workflows.
Kitchen Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
New Albany, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed vendor relationships and food orders to meet inventory and budget goals.
- Conducted monthly inventory audits and scheduling to meet labor expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams during a restaurant relocation and reopening, maintaining vendor accuracy and system updates.
Lead Line Cook
Jimmy V's Pub and Grill
, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Beef O'Brady's
, USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Kitchen Staff & Prep Roles
Damon's
, USA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Kitchen Staff & Prep Roles
Taco Bell
, USA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Coursework toward Business & Hospitality -
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2005
High School Diploma -
Pickerington High School
Pickerington, OH01.2003
Skills
- Invoice Processing & GL Coding
- Budgeting & Expense Management
- Vendor Relations & Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting & P&L Oversight
- Cost Control (COGS, Labor)
- Month-End Close Support
- Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Systems: POS, Inventory, Accounting Software
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Accounting Software (Invoice entry, GL coding)
- POS Systems (restaurant inventory and ordering platforms)
- Email & Vendor Portals
- Document Management Systems
Certification
- ServSafe Certified - Manager Level
- Internal Training in Budgeting, P&L Management, and Compliance
Early Career Experience
- Lead Line Cook, Jimmy V's Pub and Grill, 01/01/11, 01/01/14
- Assistant Kitchen Manager, Beef O'Brady's, 01/01/09, 01/01/11
- Kitchen Staff & Prep Roles, Damon's, Taco Bell, 01/01/06, 01/01/07
Timeline
Culinary Operations Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
01.2021 - 01.2025
General Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
01.2018 - 01.2021
Kitchen Manager
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
01.2015 - 01.2018
General Manager & Culinary Operations Leader
The Goat Restaurant and Bar
01.2014 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Jimmy V's Pub and Grill
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Beef O'Brady's
01.2009 - 01.2011
Kitchen Staff & Prep Roles
Damon's
01.2006 - 01.2007
Kitchen Staff & Prep Roles
Taco Bell
01.2006 - 01.2007
Coursework toward Business & Hospitality -
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Pickerington High School