Xavier Edwards
Marietta,GA
Summary
Passionate about restaurant management, I am drawn to the dynamic blend of food, people, and life experiences that this industry offers. Recognizing the profound impact our products and the dining experience have on each individual, my focus as a dedicated leader extends to nurturing and empowering my staff and location. The collective energy and enthusiasm we exude directly influence the quality of our food and the overall customer experience. Witnessing others share in my love for this field is incredibly rewarding, as it enhances our company's reputation and contributes to its financial success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2024 - Current
- Surpassed inventory variance target of 1.2% through effective bartender training and coaching.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through effective tracking.
- Boosted operational efficiency by improving organization of inventory data.
- Promoted growth opportunities, enabling bartenders and servers to excel in leadership positions.
- Achieved top regional performance rankings across ticket times, guest satisfaction, and inventory management.
- Established routines to uphold cleanliness and appearance standards.
- Conducted validation of training with both direct interaction and passive observation.
- Encouraged an atmosphere of mutual understanding that enhanced openness to development possibilities.
SENIOR MANAGER
California Pizza Kitchen
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Increased sales 12.5% by steering marketing, inventory, and operations integration project at flagship location
- Energetically ensured regular training, coaching, and development for team of 30 supervisors and associates
- Led successful opening of Sandy Springs location despite rapidly-changing launch plan, inventory delays, and reduced training time due to pandemic, alongside 1-week commercial filming/restrictions days before opening
- Kept monthly labor costs 25% below budget while boosting engagement via cross-training and flexible scheduling
- Successfully drove down food costs through tight inventory control and loss prevention initiatives
- Steered drop off of 150+ goody bags as thank you for first responders and frontline workers during pandemic
STORE MANAGER
Lidl
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Opened new location (Buckhead, GA), including hiring, scheduling, and implementation of all processes
- Drove 10% sales increase by enhancing customer experience through improved service quality and productivity
- Built Square store and installed POS to enable online ordering; maintained sales growth despite pandemic
- Spearheaded selection, installation, and launch of equipment to add fries on menu for first time
GENERAL MANAGER
Woody's Cheesesteak
02.2019 - 06.2020
GENERAL MANAGER
Mediterranean Grill
06.2017 - 05.2019
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Tazikis Mediterranean Café
09.2015 - 05.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Hygiene
Completed coursework towards
Skills
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Kitchen Oversight
- Food & Beverage
- Front of House Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Quality Control
- Food Presentation
- Staff Schedules
- Cost Control
- Hiring
- Training & Development
- Mentoring
- Health & Safety
- Sanitation
- Complaint Resolution
- Marketing Strategy
- Promotions
- Business Development
- Sales
Certification
Servsafe Certification
Community Service
In our spare time, my wife and I love catering my mother-in-law's social events (5-6 parties/year for 40 - 50 people). We make everything from scratch. We also love cooking diverse cuisines at home. Fun fact: I competed in and coached a state-awarded debate team, and occasionally judge debate tournaments.
Technology Skills
- Square
- Clover
- Aloha
- Success Factors
- Uber Eats
- Grub Hub
- Dayforce
- Microsoft Office
- Skype
Timeline
Assistant General Manager - Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2024 - Current
SENIOR MANAGER - California Pizza Kitchen
11.2021 - 01.2024
STORE MANAGER - Lidl
07.2020 - 07.2021
GENERAL MANAGER - Woody's Cheesesteak
02.2019 - 06.2020
GENERAL MANAGER - Mediterranean Grill
06.2017 - 05.2019
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - Tazikis Mediterranean Café
09.2015 - 05.2017
West Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Hygiene
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