Drew Berke
Kansas City,USA
Summary
Dynamic restauranteur and hands-on leader with over 15 years of high level experience. Possessing the knowledge, skills, and acumen to manage and excel in all departments. Guest-focused and results-driven, ability to connect with and inspire my team through loyalty, transparency and respect. Passionate about service, food, the industry, and my people.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
The Wise Guy
Kansas City
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that increased overall productivity across all teams.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, pour costs and reducing waste.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Analyzed P&L and AvT to identify areas for improvement and drive process optimization.
Assistant General Manager
True Food Kitchen
Kansas City
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Emphasized sales building outside the 4 walls through catering, PDR, local partnerships, etc
- Interim GM during 6 month transition with an increase in RLP and Guest Sat. Scorecard 3 consecutive periods
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring high levels of customer service and satisfaction
- Established and maintained relationships with food and beverage vendors
General Manager
Hogshead
Kansas City
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted the Chef with menu development, execution of service, inventory, ordering, COGs control
- Hired, trained and supervised waitstaff and bartenders with an emphasis on excellent steps of service and guest experience spanning all aspects of service
- Managed profit goals and budget
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize profitability
Executive Chef
Pot Pie
Kansas City, MO
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised daily operations including food preparation, inventory, COGS control
- Maintained high standards for quality control and sanitation practices
- Designed and implemented training programs for new and existing kitchen staff
- Developed seasonal and promotional menus to increase sales
Skills
- Guest-focused
- Training and development
- P&L Management
- Conflict anticipation/resolution
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Participant leader
- Results driven
Timeline
Manager
The Wise Guy
03.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager
True Food Kitchen
01.2020 - 03.2024
General Manager
Hogshead
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Chef
Pot Pie
02.2017 - 01.2019