Fred Sensing
Nashville,TN
Summary
Driven leader with a proven track record, adept in strategic planning and restaurant management. Excelled in boosting sales through meticulous P&L analysis and innovative marketing, while fostering a culture of teamwork and communication. Skilled in both culinary experience and leadership, consistently achieving goals with a focus on profitability and guest satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Hopsmith Tavern
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Financial oversight managing budgets and controlling costs (labor, inventory, etc)
- Product and pricing adjustments to benefit the company's bottom line
- Developing strategies to attract/retain customers
- Working with vendors to create a mutually beneficial relationship
General Manager
Emmy Squared Pizza
Nashville, TN
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Track and analyze all financial reports to identify areas for improvement
- Oversee/assist in daily operations, including food preparation, delivery and dine-in service
- Manage and order inventory and supplies to control waste and increase profits
- Ensure compliance with health/sanitation and safety standards
- Hire, train and manage an employee pool of approximately 30 team members
- Provide feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations regularly to build our team
- Use social media to attract customers as well as community outreach
General Manager
TailGate Brewery
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Ran three progressively busier taprooms within one calendar year
- Worked tirelessly to stay within all goals for food/beverage/labor costs
- Always exploring the market/area to add events to our books and drive sales
- Consistent and successful training of other management with goals of promotion from within
- Routinely looking to help build the brand within my four walls and all over the market
- Positive outlook to everyday with leadership, teamwork, and communication at the forefront of all decision making
Assistant General Manager
Hopsmith Tavern
Nashville, TN
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Utilizing P&L systems to work on increasing sales in all aspects of the restaurant while monitoring proper labor and staffing levels
- Worked as the buyer for all inventory (beer, wine and liquor)
- To work closely with the Sales Manager to book parties, develop events, social media, and all programs related to attracting more guests
- Working 5+ years with this company including a promotion/transfer from Chicago to Nashville
- Developing schedules for all positions of the restaurant
- Overall responsibility of facility, employees, administrative and financial duties
Manager
Fatpour Tap Works
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Overseeing fun and energetic shifts that were meaningful to the business, the team and every guest
- Opening and closing of the restaurant as well as handle money and following all standard operating procedures
- Do all FOH scheduling for the General Manager
- Handle purchasing and invoicing of all beer, wine and liquor
- Team with Sales Managers to create/execute events as well as pushing social media traffic
- Offered promotion to Assistant General Manager with a new store in Tennessee
General Manager
Old Town Pour House (Bottleneck Management)
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Promoted from Manager to General Manager within 6 months
- Full understanding of P&L and utilizing it to set goals and increase sales and profitability
- Beer, wine, liquor purchasing along with all other front of house product
- Communicate culture and procedures to my assistant managers as well as the entire team
- Thriving in fast-paced atmospheres while always being positive and supportive to all
Education
High School Diploma -
Crysta Lake South HS
Crystal Lake01-2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Financial reporting
- Operations management
- Sales coaching
- Sales forecasting
- Budgeting and cost control
- Inventory control
- Customer retention
- Vendor relationship management
- Purchasing
- Training and team development
- Food safety and sanitation
- Google drive
- Employee scheduling
Certification
- TABC Certified
- ServSafe
Timeline
Assistant General Manager/Bar Manager
Hopsmith Tavern
07.2024 - Current
General Manager
Emmy Squared Pizza
03.2024 - 06.2024
General Manager
TailGate Brewery
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant General Manager
Hopsmith Tavern
10.2017 - 11.2020
Manager
Fatpour Tap Works
10.2015 - 10.2017
General Manager
Old Town Pour House (Bottleneck Management)
07.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Crysta Lake South HS
Some College (No Degree) -
Illinois State University
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