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Marc Gazal

Angola,IN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as General Manager in high volume establishments. Proven expertise in financial management and relationship building, successfully driving business growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing strategic initiatives that increased profit margins while fostering a loyal customer base. Skilled in budget administration and cost reduction.

Dedicated hospitality professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Highly motivated in working with current food trends.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Chef

Lake It Easy Gourmet-Owner
04.2011 - Current
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

Restaurant Equipment Sales

Dean Supply and Restaurant Equipment
09.2008 - 08.2010
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Director of Dining Services

Parkhurst Dining
05.2005 - 09.2008
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.

General Manager of PNC Park

Levy Food Service
02.2003 - 05.2005
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head chef, and banquet manager.
  • Drove catering revenues by bringing in new business to establishment, consistently exceeding quarterly and yearly goals.

General Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
03.2001 - 02.2003
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Food and Beverage Director

Servico
06.1995 - 02.2001
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.

Education

Associate Business - Accounting

CCAC
Monroeville, Pa
05-1984

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Contract management
  • Small business operations
  • Cost reduction
  • Budget administration
  • Relationship building
  • High Volume Management

Timeline

Owner/Chef

Lake It Easy Gourmet-Owner
04.2011 - Current

Restaurant Equipment Sales

Dean Supply and Restaurant Equipment
09.2008 - 08.2010

Director of Dining Services

Parkhurst Dining
05.2005 - 09.2008

General Manager of PNC Park

Levy Food Service
02.2003 - 05.2005

General Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
03.2001 - 02.2003

Food and Beverage Director

Servico
06.1995 - 02.2001

Associate Business - Accounting

CCAC

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