Jason A Canty
Eliot,ME
Summary
Dynamic restaurant leader with a proven track record at Anneke Jans, excelling in budgeting and forecasting. Renowned for fostering exceptional guest service and staff training, I consistently optimized operations and built strong vendor relationships, enhancing profitability and team performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner/GM
Anneke Jans
10.2010 - 01.2025
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.
Restaurant Owner/GM
Shipyard Brew Pub
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Optimized inventory management, implementing accurate forecasting methods to minimize stock discrepancies and prevent excess waste.
Bar Manager
Grill 23 Bar & Grill
04.2002 - 05.2004
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
- High volume fine dining restaurant. $25 million annually
Bartender/Bar Manager
Back Bay Restaurant Group
03.1995 - 04.2002
- Corporate Restaurant Group with 34 restaurants and 7 different concepts.
- I worked at; Joe's American Bar & Grill, Charley's Saloon, Papa Razzi Trattoria, Abe & Louie's and The Atlantic Fish Co.
- Weekly bar inventory
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA05-1999
Skills
- Forecasting/ Budgeting
- Guest Service
- Communication
- Leadership
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/GM
Anneke Jans
10.2010 - 01.2025
Restaurant Owner/GM
Shipyard Brew Pub
06.2005 - 07.2010
Bar Manager
Grill 23 Bar & Grill
04.2002 - 05.2004
Bartender/Bar Manager
Back Bay Restaurant Group
03.1995 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Massachusetts
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