Marshall Spurlock
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Experienced and effective Restaurant Manager adept in all aspects of successful restaurant management. Bringing forth several years of industry experience and expertise in managing staff and restaurant functions. Equipped with a diverse and promising skill-set, conducive to creating positive team relationships resulting in optimal customer service. Passionate about the food service industry, and eager to bring my years of experience and growth to another flourishing establishment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
333 Pacific
Oceanside, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring optimal guest satisfaction and service quality.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for food safety and customer service standards.
- Implemented cost-control measures to improve profitability while maintaining high-quality dining experience.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract nee clientele.
- Managed scheduling and staffing, ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods to enhance service efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Restaurant Manager
STK
San Diego
02.2024 - 06.2024
- A Restaurant Manager at one of the staple steakhouses in the Gaslamp area. Our PPA average is around $170 per guest so that requires perfection in our steps of service and execution in both the front of house and back of hours. I was responsible of overseeing a staff of 35 plus along with a 350 max capacity venue. The responsibilities included inventory, outreach, social media marketing, bar training and everyday admin to insure the establishment was ready to operate every single day to accumulate 15 Million per year.
Assistant General Manager
Pueblo
San Diego
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Assistant General Manager at one of the staples of Pacific Beach. My duties included inventory control, staffing, training both the front and back of house and scheduling. This position included a large portion of my time being hands on with my staff along with teaching the proper steps of service. I created a successful bar program as well to go along with assisting with food/labor costs as well.
Assistant General Manager
Nautilus Tavern
San Diego
01.2020 - 06.2023
- I spent over three years growing in this company all the way up to the Assistant General Manager position. My duties included guest relations, labor and food costs, liquor costs and hands on behind the bar and with the front of house team as well. I helped create an amazing bar program that is still active to this day.
Night time Manager
American Junkie
San Diego
07.2022 - 01.2023
- I was in complete control of the nightlife crowd at a very popular nightlife club in the heart of Gaslamp. My role was to make sure the night went smoothly every night in a packed environment. Studies included running a successful bar to insure great service, inventory, handling nightly checkouts with the staff and handling all closure procedures.
Bartending Instructor
Gaslamp Bartending School
San Diego
01.2019 - 12.2020
- I instructed a class for people that want to start their career as a bartender. I was able to help them learn and perfect their craft from showing correct pour counts all the way to how to properly operate 4 of the most popular POS systems. Their was a crash course at the end of the school to show them the value of upselling their guests and how to treat every single night as a successful bartender.
Education
Associates degree - Business
University of North Georgia
Gainesville05.2017
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective Time Management
- Expert
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Effective Management Techniques
- Fast Learner
- Leadership Skills
- Customer Service
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
333 Pacific
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Manager
STK
02.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant General Manager
Pueblo
07.2023 - 01.2024
Night time Manager
American Junkie
07.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant General Manager
Nautilus Tavern
01.2020 - 06.2023
Bartending Instructor
Gaslamp Bartending School
01.2019 - 12.2020
Associates degree - Business
University of North Georgia