Garth McGehee
Anna,TX
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur and seasoned General Manager with a proven track record at Applebee's, adept in financial planning and customer relations. Spearheaded business development, achieving significant brand growth and loyalty through innovative marketing and quality assurance. Excels in creating strategic partnerships and optimizing operational efficiency, demonstrating exceptional consulting and leadership skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Ballsyfoodtruckllc
Anna, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Created company from scratch
- Designed menu, brand and kitchen layout
- Developed recipes and marketing materials
- Started LLC and social media presence
- Worked hands on to create customer loyalty and consistency
- Researched event opportunities and scheduling of all locations
- Created spreadsheets for P & L and tax information
- Completed Prep, cooking, cleaning and ordering of all product and supplies.
General Manager
Applebee's
Little Elm, TX
11.2010 - 10.2021
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
General Manager
Applebee's
Sparks, NV
09.1997 - 09.2010
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA01-1988
Skills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Consulting
- Financial planning
- Business development
- Customer relations
- Business planning
- Service quality assurance
- Brand strategy planning
- Profit and loss analysis
- Program creation and implementation
Accomplishments
- PLC member 2005, TGM 1999-2005, 2010-2013
Certification
- Servsafe Manager and Proctor 1995-2025
Timeline
Owner
Ballsyfoodtruckllc
12.2021 - Current
General Manager
Applebee's
11.2010 - 10.2021
General Manager
Applebee's
09.1997 - 09.2010
Emergency Medical Technician
Crafton Hills College