Michael Obrien
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Entrepreneurial managing partner with several years of experience in the restaurant industry. Adept at setting and meeting big-picture financial goals through day-to-day streamlining. Effective manager and team motivator with a commitment to excellent customer service.
Strategically focused Managing Partner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making to drive business success. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and leveraging communication skills to ensure organizational objectives are met with precision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Managing Partner
Chilis Resturant
Great Falls, MT
06.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant functionality.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance service quality and teamwork.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply orders for timely availability.
- Implemented cost control measures to optimize budget management and reduce waste.
- Facilitated staff meetings to promote communication and address concerns effectively.
- Established relationships with vendors for reliable sourcing of food supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant.
- Managed daily operations including staff management and client relations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, vendors, and clients.
- Reviewed daily and overall financials to ensure profitability.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior partners.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify new business opportunities.
- Performed quality control checks on deliverables before they were sent out.
Kitchen Pro
Chilis Resturant
Ogden, Utah
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on procedures and safety practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain hygiene and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders accurately.
- Followed all sanitation procedures when cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, walls and appliances.
- Operated kitchen machinery such as slicers, grinders, mixers or blenders in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and supplies.
Education
Canyon View High
Ogden, UTSkills
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation compliance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Forecasting
- Foodservice management professional
- Recruiting
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
General Managing Partner
Chilis Resturant
06.2017 - Current
Kitchen Pro
Chilis Resturant
06.2011 - 06.2017
Canyon View High