Hiring, training, and developing new and experienced managers.
Developed a step-by-step training program for the Service Department.
Responsible for coordinating and scheduling restaurant equipment repair and maintenance.
Developed and implemented a bonus structure based on key Performance Indicators chosen alongside ownership.
Cut labor spending by 8% from the 2023 fiscal year to the 2024 fiscal year.
Cut paper spending and food cost spending by identifying lower-cost alternatives without sacrificing product quality.
Increasing off-premise sales by introducing third-party delivery services, such as DoorDash and Uber.
Scheduled and coordinated large party reservations, and full restaurant buyouts.
Held monthly P&L meetings with ownership and management staff.
Promoted from Assistant General Manager to General Manager.
General Manager
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Marietta, US
07.2022 - 01.2023
$1 million in sales yearly.
Improved the reputation of a previously closed down location
Reopened with new ownership and new management.
Consistently hire quality talent on Indeed, and other job platforms.
Increase sales weekly by providing excellent service and minimizing wait times.
Increase guest counts by conducting daily table touches, forming connections, and engaging with the local community.
Coach the management team in areas that include ordering and reviewing, labor, food cost, training, P&L, inventory, and waste management.
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of equipment to ensure the team has all the tools they need to succeed.
Increase catering and off-premise sales by maximizing the use of Cater Zen, Ez-Catering, and by focusing on punctuality.
Hands-on in all areas of the restaurant.
Dropping off deliveries, cooking, expediting, washing dishes, hosting, and bussing.
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
Dawsonville, US
06.2014 - 07.2022
$4.5 million in sales.
Weekly inventory counts, producing orders, ordering, and unloading weekly trucks.
Has a reputation for assisting underperforming teams and leading multiple teams to become the top performers.
Well-experienced in LMS, and maintains great communication with employees while writing daily labor plans, floor plans, as well as weekly schedules.
Strategically improve beverage sales and waste through monitoring techniques and coaching methods, while complying with company rules and Georgia law regulations.
Take pride in training and coaching the team to help them exceed through effective communication and uncompromised training.
Maximize productivity and minimize labor costs by assuring that aces are in place, encouraging cross-training, and ensuring that the most effective systems are in place.
Maintain company standards, dress code compliance, and CDC Covid-19 guidelines, as well as HACCP food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Involved in recruiting and onboarding procedures, such as keeping up with TAS and Indeed hiring sites, preparing pay cards, and I-9 documents.
Assisted in the opening of the new Olive Garden in Dawsonville, GA.
Regionally certified to conduct 'Train the Trainer' workshops.
I was on a development plan for the general manager position.
Started with the company as a server and was quickly promoted to Trainer, Hourly Manager, Service Manager, and eventually Culinary Manager as part of a General Manager development plan.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies - Theatre Track
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
05.2021
Skills
Profit and Loss
Team training and development
POS
Food safety
PC competent
Verbal and written communication
Spanish Speaking
Certification
ServSafe
Paraprofessional Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Taffer's Tavern
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
07.2022 - 01.2023
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden
06.2014 - 07.2022
ServSafe
Paraprofessional Certification
Associate of Arts - General Studies - Theatre Track