Houston Correll
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated hospitality and food professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cookout
03.2023 - Current
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing scheduling, inventory control, payroll, food quality and service speed, and overall restaurant organizational and cleanliness standards.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Implemented new employee onboarding processes, providing comprehensive training that promoted retention and a strong understanding of company culture.
Bar Manager
Capital City Club
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Worked closely with wine and liquor reps and our Executive Chef to create curated experiences for our members including wine tastings and chef dinners.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
Kitchen Manager
Giusseppi's Italian Cocina
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2017
Skills
- Operational Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Guest Service
- Leadership and Team Management
Additional Information
Grew up on a farm that had a large garden, chickens, pigs, and draft horses. Experienced hiker with 5 years of remote experience, thruhiking the Appalachian Trail in 2020.
Timeline
General Manager
Cookout
03.2023 - Current
Bar Manager
Capital City Club
07.2021 - 06.2022
Kitchen Manager
Giusseppi's Italian Cocina
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Georgia Southern University
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