Jason Thorpe
Eatontown
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Stella Marina Restaurant and Bar, excelling in operations management and team building. Spearheaded initiatives that drove year-over-year growth, enhanced customer relations, and optimized inventory control. Committed to fostering a positive work environment while implementing effective training programs to elevate staff performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Stella Marina Restaurant and Bar
03.2015 - 06.2025
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, 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.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team collaboration
- Multi-tasking efficiency
- Effective leadership
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Training and development
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Communication skills
- Administrative skills
- P&L management
- Motivation strategies
Timeline
General Manager
Stella Marina Restaurant and Bar
03.2015 - 06.2025
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
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