Josh Boemecke
General Manager
Plano,TX
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at The Glen Restaurant, excelling in relationship building and project management. Achieved $7M in annual sales while reducing operational costs through strategic supplier negotiations. Developed comprehensive training programs, enhancing team performance and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
The Glen Restaurant & Monarch Stag Lounge
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Directed daily operations for a fine dining restaurant and cocktail lounge generating $7M in annual sales.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty, including bottomline contributions of $3500 per month average.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules of roughly 90 staff members.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Assistant General Manager
CraftWorks, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Established and managed inventory systems, control costs, ordering schedules and labor metricizes
- Addressed staffing requirements and implemented hiring procedures. Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Built and maintained relationships by effectively communicating with suppliers, vendors, customers, and team members.
- Created and executed training, team management and leadership programs, resulting in 2020 top 100 Yelp reviewed restaurant in Texas its first year.
Restaurant Manager
North Italia
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Integral member of successful new restaurant opening in competitive market by creating innovative promotions and building relationships with local businesses and communities.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Managed beverage inventory, supply and stock control with minimal variance.
- Hired and trained new team members at various restaurant locations. Led and directed 50+ team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
Mortgage Loan Officer
Summit Funding
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Created and nurtured relationships with clients through comprehensive needs-based selling.
- Accurately dissect financial data, cash-flow statements and credit history to meet underwriting standards and 28 day closing average.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with business referral sources. Critically examined economic and demographic data of potential markets to develop referral networks and optimize growth strategies.
- Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines; kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database, CRM and excel spreadsheets.
- Master and maintain thorough understanding of Commercial/Residential Lending and Real Estate practices, products and guidelines.
- Supervised loan personnel and motivated to maintain customer service and performance standards.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
- Developed prospects for new loans by conducting 100+ cold calls daily.
Insurance Agent
Northwestern Mutual
04.2012 - 10.2016
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
- Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases.
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
- Consistently exceeded quota of 10 insurance applications weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 08.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Relationship Building
Communication
Project Management
Problem Solving
Time Management
Timeline
General Manager
The Glen Restaurant & Monarch Stag Lounge
01.2024 - 11.2025
Restaurant Manager
North Italia
03.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant General Manager
CraftWorks, LLC
01.2019 - 12.2023
Mortgage Loan Officer
Summit Funding
04.2016 - 01.2019
Insurance Agent
Northwestern Mutual
04.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Jose State University
08.2007 - 12.2011