Eric Spiakus
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned General Manager with proven leadership skills. Background includes managing diverse teams, strategic planning and business development in fast-paced environments. Known for improving operational efficiencies, driving revenue growth and fostering customer satisfaction. Committed to building strong team cultures that encourage innovation and openness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Multi Unit General Manager
Tijuana Flats
Coral Springs, Florida
10.2019 - Current
- Directed daily operations and ensured compliance with company standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply chain processes.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
General Manager
EAC Restaurants ii llc dba Fast eddies kitchen and bar
Parma, OH
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Consistently exceeding weekly and monthly sales goals while maintaining food costs and labor percentages.
- Managed front and back of house employees to ensure smooth operations.
- Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures, including daily banking.
- Ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock levels for efficient service.
- Executed food prep duties to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Developed menu specials and updated POS to enhance customer offerings.
- Assisted front and back of house operations during shifts to ensure efficiency.
- Prepared and cooked meals on the kitchen line during service.
General Manager
EAC Restaurants LLC dba pizzeria cerino
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Supervised front and back of house staff to maintain operational standards.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant functionality.
- Oversee employees in both the front and back of the house.
- Processed inventory orders to maintain stock levels.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items.
- Executed cooking tasks during service to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Identified roles in the front or back of the house during each shift.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring smooth restaurant functionality.
- Facilitated staff training and development programs to improve service quality.
Education
Parma Senoir High
Parma, OHSkills
- Micros POS
- Toast POS
- Inventory management
- Food Safety Management
- Excel
- Word
- Time management
- Organization
- Team Development
- Adaptability
- Work under pressure
- Strong work ethic
Management
I have been a General Manager at Tijuana Flats for last 7 years. I have been a multi unit GM a few times.
Communication Skills
I was general manager at Fast Eddies Kitchen and Bar in a growing strip mall for the past 4 years. Which included supervising all the employees under me in day to day operations such as staffing, opening/closing procedures, prepping, cooking on the line and all other operational tasks that came up.
Timeline
General Manager, Multi Unit General Manager
Tijuana Flats
10.2019 - Current
General Manager
EAC Restaurants ii llc dba Fast eddies kitchen and bar
10.2015 - 09.2019
General Manager
EAC Restaurants LLC dba pizzeria cerino
01.2011 - 10.2015
Parma Senoir High