Jessy Benitez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Black Angus Steakhouse, excelling in budget management and team leadership. Spearheaded sales strategies that drove significant growth while fostering a collaborative environment. Adept at financial reporting and problem-solving, ensuring operational efficiency and high employee satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Black Angus Steakhouse
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Elephant Bar Restaurant
Head Corporate Trainer
06.2004 - 05.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Kitchen Manager
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Culinary Manager
Romanos Macaroni Grill
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Education
None. - Business Administration
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Sales strategy
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Operational efficiency
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Training and coaching
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
General Manager
Black Angus Steakhouse
03.2022 - Current
Buffalo Wild Wings
Kitchen Manager
05.2020 - 03.2022
Culinary Manager
Romanos Macaroni Grill
05.2017 - 03.2020
Elephant Bar Restaurant
Head Corporate Trainer
06.2004 - 05.2017
None. - Business Administration
Bakersfield College
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