Maxwell Ludwig
Bonita Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with expertise in customer service, inventory management, and financial reporting. Proven track record in enhancing guest experiences through event coordination and relationship building.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner/Operator
The Rapids Lodge & Restaurant
Grand Lake, Colorado
10.2012 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
- Handled financial reporting, budgeting, and expense tracking for profitability analysis.
- Monitored daily operations including customer service delivery, kitchen production levels, cash handling procedures.
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and local licensing requirements.
- Ensured adherence to all local health department regulations regarding sanitation practices.
- Established quality assurance protocols for food preparation processes to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Built relationships with local suppliers to secure quality products at competitive prices.
- Coordinated special events and private parties to enhance guest experiences.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of hospitality.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirtwork Services
Grand Lake, Colorado
10.2006 - 04.2024
- Operated skid steer for snow plowing and loader for snow removal.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site activities and workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1992
Skills
- Inventory management
- Financial reporting
- Quality assurance
- Menu development
- Menu pricing
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Waste management
- Food plating
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Professional References
Heavy Equipment: Keith Everhart at Dirtwork Services 970 531 0716
Automotive: Ed Zeldin at Rocky Mountain Eurosport 303 514 4460
Boating: Nick Stiller at Ski Nautique Denver 720 688 3516
Landscaping: Jeff Miller at Creative Exteriors 303 598 1095
Personal: Jason Ward 417 576 5256. Independent Contractor
Personal: Dennis McGorry 314 346 2378. Insurance Services
Personal: Rich Beeson 720 308 5267. Political Consultant
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/Operator
The Rapids Lodge & Restaurant
10.2012 - 03.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirtwork Services
10.2006 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Restaurant Management
Purdue University