Dimitri Gugudi

• Tasked with full oversight of the final construction phase for two full-service restaurants located on high value, prime real estate. Complete responsibility for launching both operations, including marketing, staffing, training, purchasing, budgeting, and ensuring top – tier standards of service, food and beverage quality, cleanliness and organization across both front-of- house and back-of-house. Each unit is projected to generate $ 4 million in annual sales.

• Directed operations for these full-service Hibachi restaurants each generating $ 3.5 million+ annually. Gross sales were increased by 12% and net profits to the highest level ever experienced by these units during my tenure, despite tripling maintenance expenditures and recessionary period. P&L accountability, weekly inventories, entries, financial analysis and reporting, employee and manager scheduling. Food, Liquor, Beer and Wine purchasing, and supervising day to day operations.

• Total accountability, weekly physical inventories, entries, financial analysis and reporting, employee and manager scheduling. Food, Liquor Beer and Wine purchasing, and supervising day to day operations of this Nationally known full-service restaurant. This location was chosen by the executive team as the regional “training location” for MIT’s at all levels. Consistently achieved some of the highest Eco Sure scores within the company.

Led daily operations of a high-volume TGI Fridays location, driving $8 million in sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, team development, food safety compliance, and operational excellence while managing all front- and back-of-house functions.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of 6 food and beverage locations, including the award-winning Sushi Maki, Islander Bar and Grill Gates D4 and D49, Clubhouse One, Trade Winds Bar, and Café Versailles. During my tenure, I spearheaded the opening of these units and launched the development of a department totaling more than $22 million in annual sales. Hired, and directed 250+ member workforce and implemented a new organizational structure of 15 Assistant Managers, multiple Shift Leaders, Trainers, and a variety of personnel. Partnered successfully with Human Resources, Accounting, Warehouse, Maintenance, and IT departments to produce a clear path for the rapid growth of the company.