Luis A. Paredes
Pasco,WA
Summary
Driven management professional with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the Food and Beverage industry. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential personal and professional growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
District Manager
Feast Enterprises, LLC
Tri-Cities, WA
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Multi-Unit operator for 6 Jack in the Box restaurants in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, Hermiston and Pendleton
- Supervised a team of 6 restaurant managers, 25 shift leaders, and about 120 hourly employees
- Supported restaurants in aspects of sales, cost control, inventory and purchasing, human resources, payroll, risk management
- Maintenance and upkeep of 6 properties and equipment
- Communicated between home office to the field regarding marketing programs, procedural changes, company initiatives and programs
- Registered Servsafe instructor and administered Servsafe exams
- September 2019, assisted in opening of Denny's restaurant
Assistant Manager
Red Robin
Kennewick, WA
12.2011 - 09.2015
- Supervised and assisted servers, bussers and hospitality department
- Responsible for the hiring, scheduling, and training of new products and services
- Maintained and organized weekly inventory of restaurant supplies and ordered accordingly as well as food inventory and food cost calculations.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Restaurant General Manager
Jack In The Box
Tri-Cities, WA
02.2009 - 12.2011
- 2009 Restaurant Manager in Walla Walla location
- 2010 promoted to General Manager; assigned 2 stores in Tri-cities
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing food costs, labor, and guest satisfaction goals
- Oversaw team of about 55 employees, including 10 Team Leaders
- System Restaurant Manager Council representative for our region.
- Interacted positively with customers and skillfully resolving incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
General Manager
Real Mex Restaurants
Cypress, CA
04.2002 - 10.2008
- Oversaw various units in different sales volume levels
- Managed all aspects of operation; purchasing, inventory, labor management, scheduling, employee and guest relations, and quality assurance
- Established successful sales forecasting, Profit and Loss statement calculations, budgeting, and office administration
- Assisted in the opening of 2 El Torito Restaurants
- ServSafe Certified and bilingual
General Manager
Baja Fresh
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2001 - 04.2002
- Managed operation of fast food restaurant
- Oversaw purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, labor management, and quality assurance
- Increased sales by 20% and improved QA Evaluation scores
Manager
Acapulco Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
08.1990 - 05.2001
- Oversaw restaurants including 2 night clubs
- Promoted to General Manager in 1994
- Controlled aspects of operation including purchasing, inventory control, labor management, scheduling, employee and guest relations and quality assurance
- Assisted in management selection process included; interviewing, hiring, and training of candidates
- Well versed in sales and labor forecasting, Profit and Loss statement calculations, budgeting, and office administration
- Participated in the opening of 2 new Acapulco restaurant
Education
Diploma - Food and Beverage Management
Century Online School
Los Angeles, CA 09.1988 - 07.1990
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, CA 09.1982 - 06.1986
Skills
Bilingual
Business administration
Leadership skills
Strategic planning
Sales and marketing
Certification
ServSafe Proctor
Timeline
District Manager
Feast Enterprises, LLC
09.2015 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager
Red Robin
12.2011 - 09.2015
Restaurant General Manager
Jack In The Box
02.2009 - 12.2011
General Manager
Real Mex Restaurants
04.2002 - 10.2008
General Manager
Baja Fresh
05.2001 - 04.2002
Manager
Acapulco Restaurant
08.1990 - 05.2001
Diploma - Food and Beverage Management
Century Online School
09.1988 - 07.1990
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
09.1982 - 06.1986