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Michael Whitmer

Panama City,FL

Summary

Over 35 years of management experience to include corporate/chain restaurant concepts (Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville / Apple Spice / Ruby Tuesday) and locally owned establishments (American Charlie Grill & Tavern / Schooners).

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

American Charlie, LLC
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Developed and operated all aspects of this exciting concept including name/style/menu/bar menu/service style/interior design ideas/systems of operations. Planned, staffed, trained, and executed successful start-up of entire operation.

VP Operations

Apple Spice Box Lunch & Delivery
06.2019 - 08.2021

Opened two new locations in Sarasota and Tampa. Successfully operated this franchise in two locations. Sarasota is still operating profitably.

General Manager

Schooners Last Local Beach Club
06.2012 - 05.2019

Successfully managed operation for 7 seasons and left on excellent terms. Sales and profitability grew 6 of the 7 years with record sales and profits in 2018.



Regional / General Management

Margaritaville Restaurants / Ruby Tuesday Inc.
04.1990 - 05.2012

Prior to the above work history had 22 years (combined) with successful chain operations, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and Ruby Tuesday.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
04.1984

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Financial reporting understanding
  • Cost Reduction
  • Ethical Leadership

Timeline

Managing Partner

American Charlie, LLC
09.2021 - 01.2024

VP Operations

Apple Spice Box Lunch & Delivery
06.2019 - 08.2021

General Manager

Schooners Last Local Beach Club
06.2012 - 05.2019

Regional / General Management

Margaritaville Restaurants / Ruby Tuesday Inc.
04.1990 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Michigan State University
Michael Whitmer