Kevin Brandt
Oklahoma City
Summary
Experienced General Manager with extensive background in hospitality and customer service. Skilled in developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, staff, and vendors. Expert in operational management, budgeting, and staff training and development. Successful in creating a positive, team-oriented work environment that fosters employee growth and development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Taco Bueno
Mustang, OK
06.2025 - Current
- Lead operational strategies to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Manage staff training programs, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implement inventory management systems to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Analyze financial reports to identify areas for cost reduction and profitability improvement.
- Driving business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Farm Supervisor
Rhamy Farms
Perkins, OK
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily farm operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on efficient farm practices and equipment usage.
- Managed livestock health by administering vaccinations, maintaining a clean environment, and monitoring for signs of illness.
- Increased farm efficiency by overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
General Manager
Jack in the Box
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2016 - 02.2024
- Oversaw a 1.6 million dollar QSR restaurant employing 24-30 employees.
- Increased profits by $134,000 and increased sales by $47,000 in the first year.
- Ran the company's lowest food, paper, and labor costs from the 6th week out of training to the end of my employment.
- First place in the overall scorecard, combining all numbers across all stores in controllable 10 out of the 18 periods.
- 2014-2016, sales increased by over 15.6% compared to others at an average of 2.9%.
- Managed profit goals against budget and prior year, keeping controllable costs within budget.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
General Manager
Dairy Queen
Del City, OK
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Oversaw a 2.5 million dollar QSR restaurant employing 40-60 staff members.
- Managed all daily operations, including financial performance, inventory, ordering restaurant supplies.
- Maintained the labor-to-sales ratio per store volume.
- Balanced and delivered daily deposits.
Multi-Unit General Manager
Billy Sims
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Raised sales by 15% and generated a profit increase.
- Responsible for all financial decisions, including writing all vendor checks and business-related expenses.
- Responsible for all day-to-day expenses and duties, and ensuring all employees meet given expectations.
General Manager
Taco Cabana
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Able liquor license.
- Taco Cabana Leadership Academy.
- Doubled restaurant Profits.
- Reduced labor costs by over $25,000 over 12 months.
- Store of the year for the Oklahoma City and Dallas markets.
- Ran the company's number two drive-thru time.
Supervising Managing Partner
Sonic Drive-In
US
08.2000 - 08.2009
- Managed food, labor, and paper costs, including labor.
- Managed all restaurant costs in multiple areas.
- Projected and corrected all Profit and loss statements.
- Increased profit by over $75,000.
- Sales produced up to $1,400,000 in sales volume.
Education
Certificate - Bottom Line Profit and Business Management Course
Certificate - Franklin Covey Time Management Course
Certification - SMS Management School
High School Diploma in US - undefined
Edmond Santa Fe High School
OKSkills
- Supervisory skills
- Organization and prioritization
- Complaint resolution
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Labor and food cost control
- Customer-oriented
- Staff management
- Passion for customer satisfaction
- Business operations expertise
- Problem-solving
Certification
ServSafe Certification #21919973 Exp. Date 3/30/2027
Timeline
General Manager
Taco Bueno
06.2025 - Current
Farm Supervisor
Rhamy Farms
02.2024 - 06.2025
General Manager
Jack in the Box
02.2016 - 02.2024
General Manager
Dairy Queen
09.2014 - 02.2016
Multi-Unit General Manager
Billy Sims
08.2012 - 09.2014
General Manager
Taco Cabana
08.2009 - 08.2012
Supervising Managing Partner
Sonic Drive-In
08.2000 - 08.2009
Certificate - Franklin Covey Time Management Course
Certification - SMS Management School
High School Diploma in US - undefined
Edmond Santa Fe High School
Certificate - Bottom Line Profit and Business Management Course
Awards
Runner-up in the 2004 Sonic Games by region, 2001 SRI Convention award winner of Turn-Around Operator of the Year, 2001 SRI Convention award winner for over $75,000 in profit increase, 2003 SRI Convention award winner for Largest Profit Flow-Through