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Jason Hall

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven General Manager with a robust track record in successfully opening and managing restaurants. Expertise encompasses comprehensive marketing and brand promotion, competitive analysis, business development, and customer targeting. Skilled in actively supervising all facets of multi-unit restaurant operations, including service excellence, menu development, staffing, and financial management. Committed to fostering a positive dining experience, while driving profitability and growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager / Sir General Manager for the Texas Market

Thirsty Lion Gastro Pub and Grill
08.2018 - Current
  • I excel in training and developing General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Manager/Trainees, fostering strong relationships across all departments within my areas of responsibility
  • I have successfully mentored 12 full-time managers, with 4 currently serving as General Managers for Thirsty Lion
  • My leadership has driven the successful openings of two new stores: the first in Euless and the second at Grandscape, which achieved an impressive $6.8 million in revenue within its first year
  • I actively engage in training and development programs to enhance both personal and departmental standards, working closely with the Market General Managers
  • Each GM receives a tailored action plan that includes time-sensitive tasks, team development goals, staffing levels, cash handling procedures, and quality standards
  • These action plans are reviewed during our monthly meetings to ensure alignment and progress
  • Additionally, I conduct monthly store evaluations to ensure that food and service standards are being effectively coached and upheld
  • This comprehensive approach not only fosters accountability but also drives continuous improvement across all operations
  • Collaborating with the Chef and Texas Market General Managers, I develop engaging promotions, food and wine pairings, menu items, and presentations
  • Effective communication is vital; I ensure that supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates receive essential information through written communication, emails, and daily one-on-ones or pre-shift meetings
  • I am committed to providing superior service to all guests while adhering to operational guidelines
  • Additionally, I oversee upcoming local events, set appropriate labor goals, and proactively plan sales-building initiatives, local store marketing, and monthly SMART goals for both the store and individual team members

Assistant General Manager

Bedford Icehouse
Bedford , TX
04.2015 - 08.2018
  • Performed daily in-store meeting to ensure maximum productivity
  • Established, communicated & maintained daily productivity reports to staff
  • Assist management team with staffing, training, promotional and special events
  • Ensure product quality and portion control
  • Perform weekly inventory
  • Ensure adequate staffing to cover daily demands while maintaining 65% retention
  • Display a pro-active and consistent approach to stock control, cost control and cash handling
  • Have successfully developed three managers from key employees, to full salary managers

General Manager

Bar Louie Eatery and Tavern
Dallas
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Meets restaurant financial objectives by developing financing; establishing banking relationships; preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; establishing and monitoring financial controls; developing and implementing strategies to increase average meal checks
  • Attracts patrons by menu developing and implementing marketing, advertising, public and community relations programs; evaluating program results; identifying and tracking changing demands
  • Controls purchases and inventory by meeting with account manager; developing preferred supplier lists; reviewing and evaluating usage reports; analyzing variances and taking corrective action to correct issues

Sergeant/Team Leader

United States Army
Arlington , TX
06.2005 - 06.2012
  • Served 2 tours with the US Army in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • I was chosen from amongst 27 of my peers to be the driver and personal assistant to the unit's First Sergeant (1SG)
  • Responsible for coordinating operations between subordinates and 1SG
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of $493,000 in equipment; including the 1SG's armored vehicle and communications equipment
  • Additional duties included ensuring the 127 unit members were trained and properly equipped to protect against Nuclear, Biological and Chemical threats
  • I was cross-trained in the supply system, became proficient in procurement, stock, inventory, and security
  • As a supply clerk, was jointly responsible for $25M in inventory and equipment
  • Received performance-based promotion from Specialist (E4) to Sergeant (E5)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
09-2022

Advanced Individual Training -

Skills

  • Advanced Leadership Training
  • Multi-Unit Profit Analysis
  • Micros POS Proficiency
  • Aloha System Proficiency
  • Toast POS System
  • Scheduling Software Experience
  • R365
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Awardsaccomplishments

Employee of the Year 2006, 3rd place winner in Divines Bartending Competition, Rated #1 patio of DFW 2021, Opened over 13 restaurants, Trained 20+ managers, Highest employee retention 2021, Rated top 3 GM in company 2023, Cash over $14 million in sales 2023/2024, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Ribbon, Expert Infantry Badge, Airborne and Air Assault Badge, Field Promoted to Sergeant 2009

References

Available Upon Request

Educationskills

High School diploma, Mansfield High School, Bennigans Leaders Training Course, TGI Fridays Area Trainer Course, Micros Restaurant System, Aloha Restaurant System, Toast, Crunch Time Inventory Systems, Rosnet Inventory Tracking Systems, HotSchedules, Bartending, R365, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), ServSafe Certification, Level 1 Cicerone, Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training

Management Overview

  • Thirsty Lion Gastro Pub and Grill, General Manager / Sir General Manager for the Texas Market, 08/01/18, Present, Training and developing General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Manager/Trainees., Mentoring 12 full-time managers, with 4 currently serving as General Managers., Driving successful openings of two new stores with $6.8 million in revenue within the first year., Conducting monthly store evaluations to ensure food and service standards., Collaborating with the Chef and Texas Market General Managers on promotions and menu items.
  • Bedford Icehouse, Bedford, TX, Assistant General Manager, 04/01/15, 08/01/18, Performed daily in-store meetings to ensure maximum productivity., Established and maintained daily productivity reports., Assisted management team with staffing, training, and events., Ensured product quality and portion control., Performed weekly inventory.
  • Bar Louie Eatery and Tavern, Dallas, TX, General Manager, 10/01/13, 03/01/15, Developed financing and established banking relationships., Implemented marketing and community relations programs., Controlled purchases and inventory.
  • United States Army, Arlington, TX, Sergeant/Team Leader, 06/01/05, 06/01/12, Served 2 tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom., Coordinated operations between subordinates and 1SG., Responsible for the care and maintenance of $493,000 in equipment.

Timeline

General Manager / Sir General Manager for the Texas Market

Thirsty Lion Gastro Pub and Grill
08.2018 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Bedford Icehouse
04.2015 - 08.2018

General Manager

Bar Louie Eatery and Tavern
10.2013 - 03.2015

Sergeant/Team Leader

United States Army
06.2005 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Management Science

Tarleton State University

Advanced Individual Training -

Jason Hall