Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kimberly Griffin

Canton,Georgia

Summary

Restaurant management, with opportunity for advancement.

Works well in a high pressure environment. Well-organized and efficient. Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks. Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promotes success. Skilled at encouraging/motivating others and developing rapport. Self-motivated and assertive. Quickly learns procedures and methods. Excels at directing a cohesive staff in the successful attainment of objectives.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Hearth Pizza Tavern
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Restaurant Manager

Jim N Nick's
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

RETAIL MANAGER

Wooden spoon
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Ensured that all merchandise was accurately priced and properly stocked
  • Monitored store inventory and ordered supplies as needed to ensure proper product levels
  • Led, coached and developed retail employees to achieve sales goals
  • Connected with customers by meeting guests and anticipating needs.

RESTAURANT MANAGER

RED LOBSTER
02.1989 - 04.2021
  • Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties
  • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
  • Determined staffing requirements, and interviewed, hired and trained new employees, and oversaw those personnel processes
  • Supervised 85 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries.

Education

DIPLOMA -

Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island, Florida
01.1991

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Customer Engagement
  • Staff Management

Certification

Serv safe

Timeline

General Manager

Hearth Pizza Tavern
10.2024 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Jim N Nick's
05.2023 - 10.2024

RETAIL MANAGER

Wooden spoon
06.2021 - 03.2023

RESTAURANT MANAGER

RED LOBSTER
02.1989 - 04.2021

DIPLOMA -

Merritt Island High School