Jesse Farina
Newton,NJ
Summary
Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches based on proven systems, methods, and procedures to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Two time Darden Diamond Club winner. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members and managers to drive profitability in a highly competitive environment. A coach, a teacher, a mentor, and a friend. A culture builder with consistent employee retention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Bahama Breeze
Woodbridge, New Jersey
03.2010 - 05.2025
- Ensure the restaurant is financially and culturally healthy through proven systems, methods, and procedures.
- Coach and teach my managers to help them grow and achieve their personal goals as well as the goals of the brand.
- Train managers in training as well as grow managers to be General Manager ready. Mentor new General Managers and build bench strength for the brand.
- Hire, staff, and retain talent to always be ready for business and ensure low turnover through building a strong team culture.
- Manage all aspects of business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, labor, inventory control, culinary systems, guest service, and sales.
- Build relationships in the community and with my vendors to ensure long term success.
- Create a genuine family feeling culture to ensure team members give their maximum buy in.
- Always explain the whys to the team and the managers
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Financial management
- Inventory control
- Profit and loss accountability
- Staff training and development
- Operational efficiency
- Employee retention
- Marketing
- Sales forecasting
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention
Accomplishments
- Two time Darden Diamond Club winner.
- ZGSS top performer for the year.
- Highest sales growth for the year
- Woodbridge Corporate Citizen of the year.
- Multiple Team Members of the year.
- Multiple daily and weekly sales records.
- Top Culinary performing restaurant in the brand.
- Excellence in mentorship.
Timeline
General Manager
Bahama Breeze
03.2010 - 05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rutgers University