Matt Bayat
2600 Ventura Dr. # 1623 Plano,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as General Manager Position . Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Lombardi Family Concepts Toulouse Bistro
Dallas, TX
04.2014 - 05.2022
- Managed and implemented innovative strategies to improve productivity and sales.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with guests in regard to guests' satisfactions and introduction to future promotions.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, specially during pandemic, and post covid.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, costs including food and payroll.
- Developed, supervised, coordinated daily FOH/BOH operations, adhering to consistency of food quality and safety standards.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
General Manager
Lombardi Family Concepts Taverna Risotteria
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Boosted productivity by consolidating material planning, data collecting, payroll and accounting programs into one main system.
- Organized, and monitored daily operations to initiate corrective actions when needed.
General Manager, Partner & Business Development
Nosh Euro Bistro
Plano, TX
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Pre opening General Managing partner, in-charge of all aspects of concept implementation, training, knowledge Development, recruiting FOH/BOH personal.
- Menu development and marketing strategies.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Responded efficiently to guests' requests and complaints, taking preventative approach mentality as preemptive measures to tackle the problem.
- Control costs and minimized waste by estimating correct consumption, forecast requirement, and maintain accurate inventory.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Service Manager
Mignon French Steak House
Plano, TX
07.2006 - 03.2010
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- In-charged of daily FOH service operations.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Investigated and resolved staff complaints to nurture a positive working environment
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Delegated routine daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
General Manager, Maitre D' Hotel
Aurora Bistro, French Cuisines
Dallas, TX
06.2003 - 07.2006
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Spoke clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and responded well to questions.
- Greeted guests, escorted to dining tables and provided menu and information about restaurant to encourage seamless flow of service.
- Maintained sanitary and organized work environment by implementing and executing safe food handling, food service and cleaning procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TXAssociate of Arts - Exchange Student Program
Chukyo University
Nagoya, JapanSkills
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Business Leadership
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Records Organization and Management
- Administrative Management
- Originality and Creativity
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Performance Improvement
- P&L Responsibility
- Interviewing and Prescreening
- Restaurant Operations Management
- Guest Satisfaction
Certification
- Licensed
Inspiring sommolier
Extremely knowledgeable about global foods and wines
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Manager
Lombardi Family Concepts Toulouse Bistro
04.2014 - 05.2022
General Manager
Lombardi Family Concepts Taverna Risotteria
08.2012 - 04.2014
General Manager, Partner & Business Development
Nosh Euro Bistro
04.2010 - 08.2012
Service Manager
Mignon French Steak House
07.2006 - 03.2010
General Manager, Maitre D' Hotel
Aurora Bistro, French Cuisines
06.2003 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
Associate of Arts - Exchange Student Program
Chukyo University
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