Rachel Stangle
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Proactive business management with 10+ years management experience in high volume & high stress environments. Effective driver of restaurant development from concept to delivery, finance and maintenance. Communicative and collaborative with proven history of improving business operations to support corporate growth and revenue. Personable business professional bringing a successful 10+ year career in a managment role within large and fast-paced corporations. Responsible for keeping the wheels turning by facilitating meetings, paying staff, and scheduling for 200+ people.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER
THE OCEAN'S GROUP
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2024 - Current
- I am the only manager in a restaurant group of 4 locations, managing my time and functionality is the most important skill I have picked up from this position.
- Processing accurate payroll through ADP in a timely fashion for over 200 employees.
- Processing invoices, maintaining correct inventory, ordering supplies and managing finances.
- Managed budgeting process for the entire district, monitoring expenditures closely to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Facilitated open communication channels among staff members, fostering teamwork and collaboration throughout the district.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
BARTENDER
Keagan's Irish Pub
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2008 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and staff
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Mahi's @ Hilton
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Maintaining Hilton standards, passing inspections to remain a Hilton property and following codes for updates and trends set by Hilton.
- Processing payroll and maintaining accuracy for a staff of 50.
- Updating and following cocktail trends and crafting menu
- Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
- Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
BAR MANAGER
The Granby Theater
Norfolk, VA
06.2014 - 01.2024
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
- Safeguarded compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Bar Management
- Payroll Managment
- Staff Training
- Inventory Managment
- Excel/Outlook proficiency
- Supply Ordering
- Vendor Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Shift Scheduling
- Menu Updating
- Guest Interaction
- Organizational Ability
- Health Codes Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Budget Development
- Event Coordination
- Staffing
- System Development
- Documentation
- Project Management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER
THE OCEAN'S GROUP
03.2024 - Current
BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Mahi's @ Hilton
10.2018 - 03.2024
BAR MANAGER
The Granby Theater
06.2014 - 01.2024
BARTENDER
Keagan's Irish Pub
11.2008 - Current
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY -
Old Dominion University