Joshua Flick
Gulf Breeze,Florida
Summary
Experienced General Manager of a high volume restaurant with 24+ years in the Hospitality Industry. Seeking to advance professional career by pursuing alternate positions in the correlating fields. Fueled by a strong pursuit for perfection in all operational goals, and a constant strive for professional success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
VidaCann Premium Cannabis Products
06.2018 - 10.2021
General Manager
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
05.2009 - 05.2018
- Opened establishment as General Manager supervising all initial construction, staffing, and systems for operation
- Maintained 28% Food Cost, 26% LWB cost, and 17% Labor Cost while producing sales from $2.5-3 million annually
- Leadership of diverse staff of 100+ employees
- Upheld constant sanitation and compliance of Health Code Standards
- Constant strive to increase sales and decrease costs accomplished on an annual basis
- Planned and coordinated participation of local events to promote community involvement
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL01.2005
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Performance Driven
- Results Oriented
- Situational Adaptability
- Hospitality Management
- Culinary Arts
- Event Coordination
- Public Relations
Careeraccomplishments
- Have been ranked consistently in the Top 25 stores for Mellow Mushroom by sales volume since opening.
- Produced highest sales volume for opening week in company history at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers.
- Promoted from Sous Chef to Executive Sous Chef within 3 months of hire at Pensacola Country Club.
- Became Youngest Executive Chef at Hemingway's Island Grill.
Timeline
General Manager
VidaCann Premium Cannabis Products
06.2018 - 10.2021
General Manager
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
05.2009 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management
University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pensacola State College
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