Justin McElhaney
Harrison Township,MI
Summary
Experienced professional with 8 years of progressive growth within the hospitality industry, starting as a server and bartender and advancing into management. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, recipe development, and event coordination to drive sales and cultivate relationships. Skilled in hiring, training, scheduling, and promoting staff to enhance operational efficiency. Currently serving as a General Manager, collaborating closely with owners to successfully run the restaurant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Baldwin Restaurant Group
Macomb, MI
10.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented cost control strategies to reduce operational costs and maximize profits.
- Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
- Reviewed monthly sales reports to identify areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
- Maintained accurate records of liquor inventory and purchases for budgeting purposes.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with vendors to obtain best pricing on supplies.
- Analyzed financial data such as costs associated with labor efficiency, waste reduction and cost control initiatives.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment, and sanitation standards.
- Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff members.
- Kept up-to-date records of employee performance reviews.
- Analyzed sales figures and trends to develop sales strategies that maximize profits.
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
- Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
- Accomplished restaurant and bar human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling and disciplining management staff.
Education
Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08-2015
Skills
- Talent Development
- Customer Engagement
- Purchasing
- Business Management
- Local market knowledge
- Cost Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling Coordination
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Baldwin Restaurant Group
10.2017 - Current
Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
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