Joseph Westley Lynn
Summary
Highly motivated business professional with Seventeen years of management and ownership experience in diverse and challenging environments. Accustomed to deadline-oriented, target-driven, and high-pressure environments. Acknowledged for capacity to resolve concerns, capitalize on opportunities, and ensure that high standards of quality, sales, and service delivery are met or exceeded.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner /Business Owner
Davis and Lynn Hospitality Management
01.2022 - Current
- Identified potential risks associated with projects or investments.
- Organized team-building activities to foster collaboration among partners.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Managed daily operations including staff management and client relations.
- Actively participated in strategic planning meetings.
- Planned and executed over 200 catering events a year.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, vendors, and clients.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify new business opportunities.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
- Created innovative solutions that addressed operational challenges.
- Led weekly meetings with senior partners to discuss progress updates.
- Attended networking events to promote the company brand.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements and generated reports accordingly.
- Performed quality control checks on deliverables before they were sent out.
- Created and managed budget sheets for operations.
- Drafted proposals outlining project objectives, timelines, costs.
Food and Beverage Director
Sea Palms Golf And Tennis Resort
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted in developing budgets for upcoming projects and tracked actual spending against those plans.
- Developed new menus in collaboration with the executive chef to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Maintained records of monthly expenses related to food and beverage services such as payroll costs, utilities bills.
- Managed guest complaints in a professional manner by resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and conducted regular staff meetings to discuss food safety, customer service, and menu changes.
- Coordinated catering services for corporate events or private parties according to client specifications.
- Analyzed financial data such as sales figures, profit margins, budgeting reports, to make recommendations for improvement or expansion.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors and submitted payment requests in a timely manner.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote special events or increase overall revenue.
- Created training programs for kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Researched current trends in the food and beverage industry to identify opportunities for growth.
- Supervised employees' performance ensuring they adhere to established policies and procedures while providing excellent customer service.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, preparation and service.
Managing Partner
Nova Restaurant Group
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Manage all day to day operations for multiple locations
- Implemented programs to generate revenue and diversity to better the company as a whole
- Generated $2.9 million in sales
- Managed all business expenses, controlled costs as needed, and maintained profitability
- Implemented educational programs to ensure staff knowledge and growth (weekly bar classes and educational wine programs)
- Executed multiple private events such as weddings, holiday parties, corporate events and business after hours
- Created and executed profitable themed dinners that generated stability and uniqueness
- Held weekly team meetings to ensure all management and staff were communicating appropriately
- Worked directly with General Contractor to ensure build out was professional and completed on time
- Designed all menus, including beverage programming.
Corporate Trainer and Concept Design
Frog Hollow Tavern
01.2012 - 09.2015
- A team member in the build out and design of three upscale locations
- Conducted company-wide training while creating multiple educational classes to grow team's knowledge and sales
- Participated in multiple community events and business functions to ensure involvement, and networking
- Handled day to day communications with owner and other leadership to ensure success across the company
- Implemented sales programs to drive confidence, moral, and revenue
- Approved all changes to company-wide training program
- Created and designed company beverage programs, wine list and happy hour events
- Reviewed and approved company marketing strategies
- Managed company QuickBooks and reconciled as needed
- Managed and trained team of 160 employees.
Education
Bachelors in Business Management -
Georgia Southern University
12-2010
Skills
- Team leadership strength
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Interviewing expertise
- Budgeting expert
- Business Development
- Payroll understanding
- Partnership Development
- Social Media Strategy
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Marketing knowledge
- Kitchen safety knowledge
- Food safety expertise
- Revenue Growth
Accomplishments
- 2016 Young Business Professional Nominee
- James Beard Award Dinner participant
- Dale Carnegie Training Program
- Level 1 Court Of Masters Sommelier Certified
Certification
Level 1 Court of Master Sommelier
Dale Carnegie Training Certified
Servsafe Certification
Quickbooks Certification
Timeline
Managing Partner /Business Owner
Davis and Lynn Hospitality Management
01.2022 - Current
Food and Beverage Director
Sea Palms Golf And Tennis Resort
02.2018 - 04.2021
Managing Partner
Nova Restaurant Group
09.2015 - 10.2017
Corporate Trainer and Concept Design
Frog Hollow Tavern
01.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelors in Business Management -
Georgia Southern University
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