Summary
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Work History
Education
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Jason Bowen

Peoria,IL

Summary

Seasoned General Manager with proven leadership skills. Background includes managing diverse teams, strategic planning and business development in fast-paced environments. Known for improving operational efficiencies, driving revenue growth and fostering customer satisfaction. Committed to building strong team cultures that encourage innovation and openness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Red Lobster
Bloomington, IL
10.2017 - Current
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and knowledge to newly hired employees, and implemented various company programs.
  • Trained new managers and general managers, and mentored them to become highly successful.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Forecasted sales to business levels for par levels, and staffing.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained a clean work environment to adhere to all company, state, and local requirements.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term and short-term costs.
  • Analyzed existing procedures for effectiveness, and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.

Education

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Performance analysis
  • Team training and development
  • Operations and schedule management
  • Vendor relationships
  • Labor control
  • Skilled in Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Problem resolution
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Customer relations
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Financial acumen
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Division leader in safety
  • High-performing GM group for future directors
  • Top 10% company finishes on KPI scorecard
  • Division leader for guest satisfaction.
  • Regional trainer for new GMs and managers

Timeline

General Manager

Red Lobster
10.2017 - Current

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Jason Bowen