Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Community Action
Websites
References
Timeline
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Earl Gant

Webster,TX

Summary

Manager with distinguished experience in multiple industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent. G High-performing General Mgr with over 20 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Manager

Stripes Convenience Store &Restaurant
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Supervised 14 location managers and managed assets, maintaining contractual, compliance and reporting requirements for all areas and assets.

General Manager

Kent Kwik Rustic Cafe
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, & schedules,
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.

General Manager

HOOTERS OF AMERICA
02.2017 - 06.2022
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

General Manager

OLIVE GARDEN
12.2013 - 11.2016


  • Monitor compliance with safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards.
  • Key accomplishments: Spearheaded rebranding of restaurant image to the community by changing The behavior of Managers and Team members, initiated a guest-focused environment, Collaborated with Culinary Manager in flawless execution of standards, reducing food costs by 6% .
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Area Manager / Marketing / Training Manager

JACK IN THE BOX
01.2002 - 11.2013
  • Held full accountability for several restaurants and P&L
  • Coordinated with managers on schedule, staff, and aligned operations with business and regulatory requirements
  • Conducted evaluations, coached staff, and guided recruitment and training
  • Maintained consistent inventory with minimal waste, overseeing purchasing to ensure full menu availability
  • Collaborated with managers to implement corporate business strategies and menu concepts
  • Circle of Excellence Awards top 10% Recognized as the manager who best represented the brand.

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Training
  • Inventory Management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Relationship building and management
  • Territory Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Development
  • Business Development
  • Controlling costs
  • Order management
  • Systems and software programs
  • Product and service sales
  • Database Management
  • Brainstorming ideas

Accomplishments

  • Supervised teams of 70 to 100 staff members.

Diamond club top 5 percent 10years running

Recognize as the brand ambassador 5years running

Ranked in the top 3 percent food safety and health inspection.

Developed more than 10 GM and assistant GM in more than 5 or more brand that I worked for .

Certification

  • Safe Serve
  • Tabc

Community Action

  • Food Bank
  • Meals on wheel
  • Reach out to community at every location employed

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Area Manager

Stripes Convenience Store &Restaurant
01.2023 - 10.2023

General Manager

Kent Kwik Rustic Cafe
06.2022 - 01.2023

General Manager

HOOTERS OF AMERICA
02.2017 - 06.2022

General Manager

OLIVE GARDEN
12.2013 - 11.2016

Area Manager / Marketing / Training Manager

JACK IN THE BOX
01.2002 - 11.2013

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