PETER ELKIN
Hammond
Summary
Dynamic restaurant and hospitality executive with more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence, profitability, sales growth, and team development across high-volume restaurant operations. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, developing leaders, improving guest experiences, and delivering sustainable P&L success. Recognized for the ability to lead and motivate people from all backgrounds, experience levels, and generations while creating cultures built on accountability, positivity, competition, and continuous improvement. Adept at identifying operational challenges before they impact the business, implementing proactive solutions, and maintaining consistency across multiple locations and leadership teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Milwaukee Burger Company
05.2026 - Current
- Lead all aspects of restaurant operations, financial performance, staffing, and guest experience.
- Drive operational consistency through disciplined execution of company standards.
- Focus on sales growth, profitability, team development, and guest satisfaction.
- Develop leaders and create accountability systems that improve operational performance while maintaining a positive workplace culture.
Operations Director
Lincoln Hospitality Group
03.2021 - 05.2026
- Directed operations across multiple restaurant locations, overseeing General Managers and leadership teams.
- Responsible for company-wide operational standards, financial performance, labor management, training initiatives, and strategic growth.
- Improved organizational consistency through coaching, accountability systems, and operational process improvements.
- Led performance reviews, leadership development programs, and succession planning efforts.
- Analyzed operational trends and financial data to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
- Worked closely with ownership and executive leadership to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
- Developed a culture focused on accountability, competition, development, and results.
General Manager
Milwaukee Burger Company
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed all restaurant operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, guest experience, and financial performance.
- Consistently delivered strong P&L results through labor management, cost controls, and sales-driving initiatives.
- Built and developed management teams capable of sustaining high operational standards.
- Improved employee engagement and retention through coaching and leadership development.
General Manager
Willy McCoy's
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, financial performance, and team development.
- Implemented operational systems that improved execution and accountability.
- Maintained strong guest satisfaction scores while managing labor and food cost performance.
- Developed team members into future leaders through hands-on coaching and mentorship.
General Manager
Axel's Bonfire
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Directed all front and back-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant.
- Managed financial performance, staffing, training, and guest satisfaction initiatives.
- Created a team-focused culture centered on consistency, communication, and accountability.
- Improved operational execution through coaching and process improvement.
General Manager
Brady's Brewhouse
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Led all restaurant operations, financial management, staffing, and guest experience initiatives.
- Built and developed strong management and hourly teams while maintaining operational excellence.
- Drove sales growth through consistent execution, local marketing efforts, and guest retention.
- Established a reputation for developing employees and creating a positive, results-driven culture.
- Managed profitability through effective labor controls, inventory management, and cost containment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
New Richmond High
New Richmond, WI05-2006
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High
New Richmond, WI05-2006
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Administrative skills
- P&L management
Certification
ServSafe Certified and ServSafe Proctor Certified
Timeline
General Manager
Milwaukee Burger Company
05.2026 - Current
Operations Director
Lincoln Hospitality Group
03.2021 - 05.2026
General Manager
Milwaukee Burger Company
07.2018 - 03.2021
General Manager
Willy McCoy's
11.2017 - 07.2018
General Manager
Axel's Bonfire
09.2015 - 11.2016
General Manager
Brady's Brewhouse
08.2010 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
New Richmond High
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
- I believe exceptional operations begin with exceptional people. My leadership style centers on creating environments where individuals are challenged, supported, developed, and held accountable. By combining operational discipline with positive leadership, I build teams that consistently outperform expectations while delivering outstanding guest experiences and financial results.
- My greatest strengths are identifying opportunities before they become problems, developing future leaders, and creating systems that allow teams to execute at a high level every day.