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Piper Smith

Jonesboro,AR

Summary

Highly driven General Manager with 2 years of proven results leading the business. I bring a positive culture and working environment to all members of the team. I have shown my business-first mindset though many different areas of results. I am improvement-minded, always looking for ways to increase productivity, sales, Guest satisfaction, and Team Member engagement.

Work History

General Manager

Chili's Restaurant
Paragould, AR
07/01/21 - 6/28/23
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.

Kitchen Manager

Chili's Restaurant
Paragould, AR
12/20/19 - 07/01/23
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
  • Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
  • Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
  • Maintained budgeted food costs using tools within inventory management system.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Shift Leader

Chili's Restaurant
Paragould, AR
11/15/18 - 12/20/19
  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
  • Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
  • Checked orders for quality and completeness.
  • Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
  • Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Greene Co. Tech High School
Paragould, AR
05.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Skills

  • Strategic Planning

Implemented ideas and strategies to improve business on all fronts Brought vision and considered impact to business before putting change in motion Impacted Key Profit Indicators to bring our restaurant ranking from bottom 20% to top 30%

  • Customer Relations

Built personal relationships with regular Guests to ensure they felt welcome in our restaurant Actively acted on Guest feedback to improve experiences Guest with a problem Measurement decreased from over 6% to under 3% consistently

  • Interpersonal Skills

Constantly gave focused feedback to improve performance from Team Members and Management staff Interacted with vendors, staff, and guests with a positive attitude, and upheld great relationships with all

  • Budget Analysis

Managed P&L lines for food, labor, facilities, and supplies to increase profitability Increased profitability of business from -3% to over 20% over 2 years

Timeline

General Manager

Chili's Restaurant
07/01/21 - 6/28/23

Kitchen Manager

Chili's Restaurant
12/20/19 - 07/01/23

Shift Leader

Chili's Restaurant
11/15/18 - 12/20/19

High School Diploma -

Greene Co. Tech High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Arkansas State University
Piper Smith