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Les Lawrence

Hollywood

Summary

Results-driven General Manager with a strong background in overseeing high-volume restaurant operations. Expertise in implementing efficient procedures, coordinating comprehensive staff training, and driving cost control measures to maximize profitability and enhance guest experiences.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Shenanigans Eastside Pub
Dania Beach
12.2013 - 08.2025
  • Oversaw all restaurant operations on a 2 kitchen and 3 dining room, high volume restaurant, including but not limited to scheduling for chefs, cooks, bartenders, servers and 2 supporting managers.
  • Managed weekly ordering of liquor, beer, and wine from Breakthru, Southern, Republic and other vendors
  • Coordinated bi-weekly orders of food and paper products from US Foods, Sysco, Performance Food, Gordon Food, Premier Produce and South FL Paper.
  • Provided and maintained all training of staff on service standards, Safeserve and S.E.R.V.E. responsible vendor training.
  • Implemented procedures for tracking liquor usage to minimize losses due to spillage or theft.

Assistant Beverage Manager

Hard Rock Hollywood
Hollywood
07.2008 - 12.2013
  • Oversee all beverage operations on all beverage profit centers throughout the casino.
  • Maintained schedules and training for over 200 employees including cocktail servers, bartenders, barbacks and supervisors
  • Assisted in managing beverage inventory and stock levels for operational efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Broward Community College
Pembroke Pines, FL
10-1994

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Cost control
  • Team building
  • Beverage service standards
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership

Timeline

General Manager

Shenanigans Eastside Pub
12.2013 - 08.2025

Assistant Beverage Manager

Hard Rock Hollywood
07.2008 - 12.2013

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Broward Community College

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