Brian Powers
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
I am an affable and successful GM's/AGM.
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Kneaders
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training and schedules.
- Managed a diverse team, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Brio Tuscan Grille
08.2023 - 03.2024
- All things pertaining to running a successful restaurant
- Staffing, labor, and a very high rate of customer satisfaction
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
GM/Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Via 313 Pizzeria
06.2022 - 08.2023
- All things pertaining to running the most successful store in Utah
- Customer satisfaction via Food quality and timeliness
- Scheduling and staffing
- Hiring and making the best use of human resources as possible, and on the rare occasion letting a failed associate leave with dignity
- Inventory was carried out weekly, and the order was placed 3 times a week
Restaurant Manager
Wingnutz
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of running the restaurant
- Hiring/discipline, scheduling, inventory management, customer and associate satisfaction, maintaining safe and clean business practices, new hire training
- Maintained very good relations with both my clientele and my associates
- Consistently achieved labor goals and expectations
Inside Sales Manager
GUAVA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: GUAVA was a software company
- I would contact existing and prospective clients to drive sales through my outside counterpart
- The company was not successful and ended up closing
- GUAVA was a software company
Sales
RC Willey
10.1999 - 05.2015
- Electronic/Appliance Sales
- Repeated member of the Million Dollar Club
- My duties included all aspects of sales from prospecting to complete customer satisfaction after the sale
Skills
- Restaurant Management
- Profit & Loss
- Sales Management
- Food Safety
- Bartending
- Business Development
- Inventory Control
- Leadership and team building
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Operations management
- Team player
Certification
ServSafe Food Safety Manager
TIPS
Timeline
General Manager
Kneaders
07.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Brio Tuscan Grille
08.2023 - 03.2024
GM/Assistant General Manager (AGM)
Via 313 Pizzeria
06.2022 - 08.2023
Restaurant Manager
Wingnutz
11.2016 - 06.2022
Inside Sales Manager
GUAVA
05.2015 - 11.2016
Sales
RC Willey
10.1999 - 05.2015
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