Neil P. Allee
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic hospitality manager with over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, specializing in daily operations management, budgeting, and staff development. Proven track record of significantly reducing costs across multiple locations while maintaining high service standards. Expertise in leading teams in both high-volume and lower-volume environments, ensuring operational efficiency and staff engagement. Committed to driving operational excellence and profitability, prepared to tackle future challenges with strategic insight and a results-oriented approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Carolina Club
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily a la carte operations to ensure exceptional service and guest satisfaction
- Coordinated, set up, and managed operations and breakdowns for private events hosting up to 700 attendees daily
- Directed the organization and execution of special themed parties on a weekly basis
- Implemented the opening and closing procedures of the club while supervising a staff of over 50 employees
Bar Manager
Public House 28
Atlanta, GA
09.2020 - 06.2023
GM
Stockyard Burgers and Bones
Atlanta, GA
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Directed daily operations, encompassing quarterly budgeting, profit and loss (P&L) management, staff hiring, and procurement of products to maximize profitability
- Drove a 27% increase in sales over the previous year by actively promoting the restaurant to local businesses and community members
- Supervised the performance and development of over 50 employees and managers weekly
- Implemented a Manager In Training (MIT) program and became the development location for all new hires
- Multi unit manager responsible for daily operations and budgeting for up to 4 locations at one time
- Achieved a reduction in food and bar costs exceeding 11% within a year
Foodservice Territory Manager
Gourmet Foods Intl
Atlanta, GA
12.2016 - 02.2018
Outside Sales Representative
Atlanta Fixture & SalesCo
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - 11.2016
Operations Manager/Service Manager
Murphy’s
Atlanta, GA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed operations for a restaurant and retail business generating over $2,000,000 in annual sales
GM/Catering Sales Manager
McCormick & Schmick’s Fresh Seafood
Atlanta, GA
11.2005 - 06.2013
- Oversaw daily operations in a high volume environment with over $4.5 million in annual sales
- Managed the booking and execution of private banquets and weddings meeting set monthly minimums
- Developed in-depth knowledge of profit and loss (P&L) dynamics
- Coordinated the procurement of all smallwares, disposables and restaurant supplies
- Engaged in creating quarterly budgets annually
- Negotiated deals for for high volume products to maximize profits
- Facilitated the development of managers in training
- Applied well-versed management practices within a fine dining service atmosphere
Skills
- Budgeting
- Staff Management
- Operations Manager
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team Development
- Profit and Loss Management (P&L)
- Sales
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Event Management
- Problem-Solving
- POS Proficient
- Vendor Relations
- Catering Sales
- Private Dining Operations
- System Implementation
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Captain
Carolina Club
09.2023 - Current
Bar Manager
Public House 28
09.2020 - 06.2023
GM
Stockyard Burgers and Bones
03.2018 - 03.2020
Foodservice Territory Manager
Gourmet Foods Intl
12.2016 - 02.2018
Outside Sales Representative
Atlanta Fixture & SalesCo
06.2014 - 11.2016
Operations Manager/Service Manager
Murphy’s
08.2013 - 06.2014
GM/Catering Sales Manager
McCormick & Schmick’s Fresh Seafood
11.2005 - 06.2013