John Q. Adams IV
Greenville,SC
Summary
Experienced leader with seven years in Human Resources, specializing in training development and facilitation. Proficient in creative training techniques, computer-based training, and legal compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance employee productivity and professional growth through effective training programs. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, recognized for excellence in cost control and record keeping.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Upcountry Provisions
Greenville, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee Bakery and Bistro and Retail Operations
- Guest relations and cash management
- Place orders and ensure adherence to recipes and food safety
- Negotiate favorable costs with Suppliers
General Manager
Fuddruckers
Greer, SC
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Supervise managers and hourly employees to make sure everyone is in alignment with the company mission, vision and values
- Continuously train existing staff and new hires to bring all into compliance with company standards and preserve the culture.
- Write the yearly business plan and review the P&L each month.
- Recruit, hire and train both hourly and management staff.
- Interact with guests, review cash management and order/inventory food and supplies.
- Interact with the community through sponsorships, local store marketing and catering events.
- Keep the store in compliance with labor and food safety rules and regulations.
General Manager
Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar
Greenville, SC
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Changed the climate to be positive and more in alignment with both the Mission and Vision Statements
- Hired leadership and supervised hourly and salaried employees.
- Continuously train existing staff and new hires to bring all into compliance with company standards and preserve the culture.
- Oversee the P&L each month and make positive adjustments.
- Interact with guests, review cash management and order/inventory food and supplies.
- Interact with the community through sponsorships, local store marketing and catering events.
- Keep the store in compliance with labor and food safety rules and regulations.
General Manager
Fuddruckers
Greer, SC
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Supervise managers and hourly employees to make sure everyone is in alignment with the company mission, vision and values
- Continuously train existing staff and new hires to bring all into compliance with company standards and preserve the culture.
- Write the yearly business plan and review the P&L each month.
- Recruit, hire and train both hourly and management staff.
- Interact with guests, review cash management and order/inventory food and supplies.
- Interact with the community through sponsorships, local store marketing and catering events.
- Keep the store in compliance with labor and food safety rules and regulations.
Assistant General Manager
Zaxby's
Greenville, SC
01.2015 - 11.2015
- P&L responsibilities including inventory, cash management and ordering
- Retraining existing staff and new hires to bring all into compliance with company standards
Manager
Tablefields Market Kitchen
Greenville, SC
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Led brand new concept into profitable status of controllables
- Brought employee filing system into compliance with all laws and statutes
- Helped transition unit and employees into proper/new procedures including better customer service approaches.
- Introduced new suppliers and retail operations.
- Review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and ensured expenditures stayed within budget limitations.
Executive Leadership
Foothills Animal Rescue
Greenville, SC
12.1998 - 01.2013
- Founder and executive leadership of non-profit group
- Federal permit renewal and volunteer training
- Educated public at various shows and functions
- Review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and ensured expenditures stayed within budget limitations.
- Founder and executive leadership of non-profit group
Manager/ Unit Training Coordinator
Chick-Fil-A
Greenville, SC
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Reinvigorated Unit Training Coordinator role in the store
- Created more efficient daily operations of the restaurant.
- Investigated and resolved food quality and service complaints.
- Review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation and ensured expenditures stayed within budget limitations.
- Supervised employees, schedule work hours, resolve conflicts, coach and mentor.
HR/Corporate Trainer/General Manager
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc.
Greer, SC
12.1998 - 12.2008
- Responsible for training field application of HR policies and procedures. Participated in several HR task forces.
- Assisted new employees with benefits and salary information.
- Wrote, designed and produced several different classes in the program. Designed Power Point presentations for multiple classes.
- Planned and conducted new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude toward company goals.
- Trained and managed over 4,000 Manager's in Training and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
- Developed and conducted training in order to instruct managers in supervisory skills, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal.
Education
B.S. - Management with an emphasis on Human Resources
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- P&L management
- Time and resource optimization
- Staff training and development
- Supervision and training
- Effective leader
- Inventory control
- Vendor relationships
- Staff development
- Time management
- Operations management
- Human resources leadership
- Training and development
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Team building
Certification
- ServSafe for Managers
- Bob Pike's Creative Training Techniques
- Employment Learning Innovations Civil Treatment in the Workplace
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Manager
Upcountry Provisions
07.2021 - Current
General Manager
Fuddruckers
02.2021 - 07.2021
General Manager
Southern Culture Kitchen & Bar
04.2019 - 02.2020
General Manager
Fuddruckers
12.2015 - 03.2019
Assistant General Manager
Zaxby's
01.2015 - 11.2015
Manager
Tablefields Market Kitchen
01.2013 - 11.2014
Manager/ Unit Training Coordinator
Chick-Fil-A
01.2009 - 07.2009
Executive Leadership
Foothills Animal Rescue
12.1998 - 01.2013
HR/Corporate Trainer/General Manager
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc.
12.1998 - 12.2008
B.S. - Management with an emphasis on Human Resources
Clemson University