Jason Helmholz
Rathdrum,ID
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Owner with extensive experience in all aspects of running successful restaurants. Good verbal and written communication, conflict management and organizational abilities. Driven individual with proven history of maximizing productivity and revenue. Knowledgeable and hardworking with a hands-on style and good grasp of marketing, personnel management, inventory coordination and all other areas of restaurant operations. Excellent skills in maintaining records, planning operations and administering financial operations. Skilled in controlling food costs and labor hours.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
J&S Helmholz, Inc
Coeur D'Alene, ID
2006.08 - Current
- Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for food, equipment and supplies.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Monitored customer feedback to ensure satisfaction with menu items and services provided.
- Implemented operational procedures to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
- Evaluated performance of employees regularly through performance reviews, coaching sessions and feedbacks from customers.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety requirements are met as well as adherence to health codes, regulations set by state, local government agencies .
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Made weekly employee schedules, assigned work tasks and regularly checked quality and productivity of team members.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
General Manager of Food Service
Elmer's Restaurants, Inc
Tacoma, WA
2000.01 - 2006.07
- Trained and supervised staff members in all aspects of restaurant operations.
- Monitored daily financial transactions and prepared weekly reports for management review.
- Maintained a safe working environment by conducting regular inspections, enforcing safety regulations, and responding promptly to any hazards or accidents.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Ensured compliance with all local health codes, sanitation regulations, and company policies.
- Developed relationships with key customers to maximize revenue potential.
- Established effective communication between kitchen staff and wait staff to provide seamless service experience for guests.
- Scheduled staffing levels according to expected business volume on a daily basis.
- Managed inventory levels ensuring that adequate supplies are available at all times while minimizing waste.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Education
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School
Puyallup, WA1989-06
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Staff Management
- Cost Control
- Customer Engagement
Accomplishments
- Rookie of the Year 2001
- General Manger of the Year 2005
- Restaurant of the year 2008
- Highest Sales Increase 2013 & 2022
Affiliations
Former Softball Coach
Former Football Coach
Love Fishing
Enjoy Classic Cars
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
J&S Helmholz, Inc
2006.08 - Current
General Manager of Food Service
Elmer's Restaurants, Inc
2000.01 - 2006.07
High School Diploma -
Puyallup High School