General Manager
Applebees rmh
Chicago, IL
3/17/17 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.