Restaurant Owner/Operator
The Open Table-Outdoor Eatery
Henrietta, TX
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.