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
Asbury Park, NJ
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