Matthew Licht
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Hands on restaurant leader with over 20 years of experience. Excelling at operational coaching, P&L management, and sales building. Results driven leadership focusing on developing and empowering team members. I believe in standing next to my team, not behind them.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DISTRICT MANAGER of US Based Equity Locations
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully oversaw multiple corporate locations in the US, generating an annual revenue of over $9 million.
- Utilized effective food and labor management strategies leading to a decrease of up to 15% in overall costs.
- Collaborated in the creation of our current franchisee audit form utilized in the field
- Oversaw our corporate training location for new Franchisees
- Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing SOPs for multiple locations which included responsibilities like conducting daily line checks, maintaining prep lists, reconciling cash at night, tracking bank deposits, completing product count forms and recording void/comp transactions.
- Managed and ensured the effective testing of new menu items at R&D locations
- Conducted multiple brand webinars covering topics such as labor management, food cost savings tools, and oil filtration management programs.
TRAINING GENERAL MANAGER
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained, developed, and validated MITs for the Long Island district.
GENERAL MANAGER
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed and supervised daily operations of restaurant
- Successfully met KPIs and improved store profitability through effective management of P&L, Food Cost, and Labor.
- Achieved consistent sales growth surpassing $2.7 million per year
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE
Wing Zone
Bellmore/East Meadow, NY
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Owner/operator responsible for the running of 2 QSR restaurants
- Managed daily operations as well as executed all aspects of business ownership
- Developed and implemented an efficient operational plan to optimize productivity on our busiest day of the year, resulting in turning a $5000 day into a $28k day.
- Presented guide at franchise conference, adopted as brand standard for high-volume days.
CERTIFIED FRANCHISE TRAINER
Wing Zone
Bellmore, NY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed a comprehensive 21-day training program
- Conducted validation exercises upon program completion to ensure successful implementation of procedures.
- Upon graduation, I continued to support new franchisees as a peer consultant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2004
Skills
- Training tool creation
- Presentation development and execution
- Organize and lead team meetings/seminars/workshops
- R&D execution with menu/products/equipment
- QA testing and reporting
- P&L construction and analysis
- Strategic Planning and budgeting
- COGS cost control and loss management
- Labor matrix creation and schedule building
- HR management
- Vendor contract negotiations and relations
- Local store marketing in print and digital
- Brand building and reputation management in the community
- Hospitality driven coaching
- Leadership training
Accomplishments
- Yoobic Front Line Excellence Award: District Leader of the Year 2023
- Franchise Multi-Unit Franchisee of the year 2017
- Franchise Ambassador award 2013
- Franchise T.I.P.S. award 2011 (Training, Image, Promotion, & Speed)
- Franchise highest single day sales record
- Twice elected to the Franchise Advisory Council
- Selected to Wing Zone Summit Committee
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager Certified
- ServSafe Registered Exam Proctor
Timeline
DISTRICT MANAGER of US Based Equity Locations
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
01.2022 - Current
TRAINING GENERAL MANAGER
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
01.2021 - 01.2022
GENERAL MANAGER
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
01.2020 - 01.2022
CERTIFIED FRANCHISE TRAINER
Wing Zone
01.2017 - 01.2020
MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEE
Wing Zone
01.2004 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Florida
- ServSafe Food Manager Certified
- ServSafe Registered Exam Proctor
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