Kenny Griffin
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Advance career being well-organized, self motivated, hands-on to motivate my team. Learn from mentors. Use systems, standards, experience and enthusiasm to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize profits & quality goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Director Food & Bev Operations
Atlanta Falcons & United.
Flowery Branch, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated w/ finance department to manage budget & forecast expenses. Annual Reviews, Hiring, Special Diets, Invoicing, P&L.
Director Dining Services
Clairmont Place Sr. Living
Decatur, Ga.
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Plan & Assist in Menu Preparation, Ordering, Training, Special Events, Oversee & Manage Inventory, P&L Statements and Hiring.
Food & Beverage / Production Mgr.
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
11.2008 - 01.2018
- Managed FOH & BOH operations, Inventory, P&L, Menu Planning, Production, Cost, & Quality for multiple restaurant locations on campus
Food & Beverage Director
Stars & Strikes Entertainment
Multiple Locations - Metro Atlanta
01.2006 - 11.2008
- Opened multiple locations in metro Atlanta area
- Designed, implemented full service menus, Developed & Executed Action Plans, P&L Projections & Budgets. Reduced Liquor Costs & Fees w/ new ordering system.
General Manager
Crossroads Grill & Bar
Flowery Branch, GA
02.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed FOH & BOH Ops, Daily/Weekly Reports, P&L, Steps of Service, training, scheduling, ordering & Under 15min ticket times
General Manager
All Star Pizza and More
Atlanta, GA
03.1999 - 02.2002
- Grew sales from 40K to 100K per month in 1st yr. Invited customers to call in orders prior to open for routine or large orders to reduce delivery time. Developed marketing program in downtown Atlanta,Set up accounts w/ Ga State Univ, Ga Tech, 1 Atlantic Center. Created portion control w/ scales & portion cups on high priced items
Executive Chef
Chicago Sports Bar
Atlanta, GA
06.1992 - 03.1999
- Developed BOH systems ordering, inventory, production, line checks, scheduling, training, menu special roll-outs & waste tracking
Certification
- Culinary Arts, ServSafe, HAACP, Tips Certified.
Timeline
Asst. Director Food & Bev Operations
Atlanta Falcons & United.
09.2023 - Current
Director Dining Services
Clairmont Place Sr. Living
01.2018 - 09.2023
Food & Beverage / Production Mgr.
Emory University
11.2008 - 01.2018
Food & Beverage Director
Stars & Strikes Entertainment
01.2006 - 11.2008
General Manager
Crossroads Grill & Bar
02.2002 - 01.2006
General Manager
All Star Pizza and More
03.1999 - 02.2002
Executive Chef
Chicago Sports Bar
06.1992 - 03.1999
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