Jake A. Jones
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Results-driven revenue professional with comprehensive background in maximizing revenue and profitability through strategic planning and analysis. Known for collaborative approaches and strong commitment to team success. Adaptable to changing market conditions and skilled in revenue optimization and data interpretation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Revenue Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Complete oversight to all revenue departments at the Six Flags Phoenix location including food and beverage, catering, retail, rentals and attractions, park Services, parking, warehouse and purchasing/receiving
- Total financial responsibility of seven departments with development and management of comprehensive budgets while completing monthly and yearly forecasts of revenue and expenses to optimize financial performance and identify potential areas for cost reduction or revenue opportunities
- Administrative responsibility to include the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of employee performance of up to 300 team members and 20 or more members of management
- Execute all purchasing for the property based on inventory needs and business forecast models. Processed purchase orders and maintained outstanding working relationships with twenty or more large suppliers including Sysco and Coca-Cola
- Oversee inventory management for the property by analyzing sales data and conducting physical inventory counts to verify accuracy
- Ensure compliance of local, state and federal food safety laws by obtaining Management Food Handler Certificate and implementing standard operating procedures and training of all employees
- Project management for property improvements and expenditures to enhance revenue, guest experience and team member experience by building out project budgets and executed on all purchase and work orders needed for project completion
- Rotating Park Director on Duty shift with oversight across 15+ departments, 500+ employees and upwards of 8,000 guests
- Increased per capita spending across all revenue teams within one year by achieving highest per capita guest spend in park history
- Increased revenue by implementing effective pricing strategies and monitoring market trends.
Restaurant Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
06.2013 - 11.2021
- Oversee the multi-unit food and beverage operations of 12+ quick service restaurants and Impulse Carts, 150+ Team Members and 20+ managerial positions, and $7,000,000 yearly revenue
- Responsible for the financial success of Food and Beverage outlets to include forecasting, budgeting, COGS, labor, inventory control
- Manage the programming and coding of over one hundred food and beverage point of sale devices
- Chosen to oversee the operational execution of the first Mobile Food Ordering location out of all 26 Six Flags’ 26 parks across the world. Assisted oversight of launch and build out at Six Flags Magic Mountain, a Six Flags flagship theme park
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Skills
- Budgeting and planning
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Data-driven decision making
- Inventory management
- Operations management
- Advanced conflict resolution
- Staff training and development
- Team player
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Increased guest per-capita spend by over 50% from first year to third year at property equaling almost $2,000,000 in assumed revenue
- Operational oversight of the first Six Flags mobile food ordering location. Worked cross-departmentally with park and corporate food and beverage and IT leaders
Certification
- Hospitality Management Certificate, University of Michigan
- Manager Food Handler Safety Certificate, ServSafe 20933307
- Forklift Operator Certificate, Six Flags
- Management Title 4 Liquor Certificate, State of Arizona
Timeline
Revenue Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
12.2021 - 10.2024
Restaurant Manager
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
06.2013 - 11.2021
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