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Douglas Smith

Douglas Smith

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Accomplished General Manager of Operations/Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at TNT Restaurant Group LLC, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving continuous process improvement. Skilled in operations management and staff development, proven history in building high-performing teams and achieving organizational goals, with a keen focus on business analysis and employee motivation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager of Operations/Chef De Cuisine/Owner

TNT Restaurant Group LLC
01.2008 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Established outstanding culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.

General Manager of Operations/Chef De Cuisine/Owner

Good Guys Consulting LLC
01.1999 - 01.2011
  • Established outstanding culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Proactively identified areas of risk within our organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on our business.
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency through vendor negotiations, inventory control measures, and streamlined logistics processes.
  • Delivered consistent results in challenging market conditions through sound decision-making based on comprehensive data analysis.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

United States Naval Armed Forces (US Naval Sea)
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Customer Service Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Management Team Building
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping

Certification

  • Certified Liquor Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023
  • Certified Food Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023
  • Certified HR Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023

Timeline

General Manager of Operations/Chef De Cuisine/Owner

TNT Restaurant Group LLC
01.2008 - Current

General Manager of Operations/Chef De Cuisine/Owner

Good Guys Consulting LLC
01.1999 - 01.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

United States Naval Armed Forces (US Naval Sea)
  • Certified Liquor Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023
  • Certified Food Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023
  • Certified HR Manager, TNT Rest. Group - 2023
Douglas Smith