Kevin Carr
Torrance,CA
Summary
Experienced Restaurant Professional looking for an amazing company with growth potential, a focus on high quality food and cocktails with a guest first mentality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage
American Golf Corporation
Lakewood, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
General Manager
Stacked: Food Well Built
Torrance, CA
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Increased sales by 7% in under one year. Reduced food cost by 6% in the same time frame
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
General Manager
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Brea, CA
08.2007 - 04.2019
- AUV of 6.5M Per Year, or $128,000 weekly
- Improved Actual vs Theoretical food cost with Culinary team by 4.5% over two years
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Worked directly with all departments and staffing to achieve 7% YOY Sales growth in 2018.
- Mentored and Developed six managers up to General Manager roles, two of whom have gone on to move into Operating Partner roles.
- Managed all purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations to ensure efficiency
- Exceeded Controllable Profit and Sales goals by over 3% two years in a row
- Staff retention at an all time high, far exceeding industry standards in all departments
- Prior to taking over as General Manager I was involved heavily in restaurant openings. Opening 13 restaurants with Lazy Dog, the majority of them in a management capacity. Three of the openings were as a corporate bar trainer.
Corporate Bar Trainer
Lazy Dog Restaurants
Multiple Locations And Openings, CA
08.2007 - 04.2019
- Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Camino College
TorranceSkills
- Recipes and menu planning with an emphasis on scratch kitchens
- Employee scheduling, expert with HotSchedules and Aloha systems
- Customer service-oriented, building relationships with guests and communities
- Inventory management, strong knowledge of Ctuit and other inventory softwares
- Effective leader and people developer, recognizing and developing talent for growth in and out of the restaurants
- Staff training/development
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage
American Golf Corporation
09.2021 - Current
General Manager
Stacked: Food Well Built
05.2019 - 04.2020
General Manager
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
08.2007 - 04.2019
Corporate Bar Trainer
Lazy Dog Restaurants
08.2007 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
El Camino College
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