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Reece Gopaul

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Ambitious and results-oriented General Manager with over 15 years in the fast-food/fast casual segments. Very keen on using the tools available to drive the business forward and meet or beat key metrics.

Recent success turning very poorly ran locations into efficient profitable location's. By identifying key players at each location and developing them into key contributors. Leveraging my assets and skillset to improve the business daily while hiring/ recruiting great talent.

A team player with great interpersonal and communication skills. Customer-oriented experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training General Manager

Noodles and Company
Burnsville , Minnesota
10.2025 - Current
  • In addition to the below General Manager role as a TGM, I am responsible for training external talent in the market, following the company's training programs. 5 weeks for an AGM, and 6 weeks for a GM.
  • As a market leader, I am a resource for other General Managers in our district and region.
  • Collaborated with leadership to identify training needs and objectives for each MIT.

General Manager

Noodles and Company
Burnsville, MN
12.2023 - Current
  • Owns Restaurant performance, including guest experience, team development and operational results.
  • Leads a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
  • Proficient in back-of-house systems, P&L management and performance reviews.
  • Strong conflict-resolution skills and clear verbal and written communication.

Restaurant Manager

Jersey Mike's Subs
Burnsville, Minnesota
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Manager who supported 2 Locations Shakopee and Burnsville.
  • Ran daily operations with Key leaders in each store along side the Franchisee owner.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained and mentored employees on service standards.

Manager

Punch Pizza
, Minnesota
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.

General Manager

Bagel Brands
, Minnesota
11.2018 - 08.2022

Cross Trained in Coffee & Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels and Einstein Bro's Bagels. Knowledge of Store level operations for all 3 Brands in market.

Oversee all operations

Accountable for key store metrics daily, weekly and monthly.

Supervisor/Cook

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
, Minnesota
02.2018 - 09.2018

Ordered and receive truck delivery twice a week.
Monthly inventory of all items.
Running BOH and FOH shifts.

General Manager

Arby's Restaurant
, Minnesota
09.2016 - 01.2018

Oversaw all store operations.
Created a culture that fostered a healthy work environment.
Maintained budgets, R&M and smallware orders, Sales attainment, labor goals.
Called for repairs as needed with supervisor knowledge.
Scrubbed P&L monthly with Area manager.
Product and smallware ordering.
Received and entered payables.
Hired,orientated, retained talent.
Trained shift managers.
Inventory weekly and monthly entire store on hand.
Successfully executed marketing updates for P.O.P and menu roll outs nearly monthly.

Various Titles-TM,SM,AM,GM

Arby's
, Minnesota
09.2010 - 01.2018

Various Titles held at Arby's in my Tenure. Most time as an Assistant manager.

Average Volume of sales was over 1.2 Million a year and worked in a New remodel store in 2015 that did 2 million in gross sales.

Cook

Smashburger
, Minnesota
07.2014 - 03.2016

Tasks included all positions in back of house. Prepping,working the line,grill,fryer and expo dishes and any cleaning duties.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley Senior High School
Apple Valley, MN
06.2011

Skills

  • Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Great understanding of programs used in and around restaurants and their different uses
  • Creating a culture of retainment
  • Data review
  • Leadership and team building
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Budgeting and cost control

Certification

Minnesota Food Safety Handlers Certificate

Servsafe Certified Food Handlers Course

Timeline

Training General Manager

Noodles and Company
10.2025 - Current

General Manager

Noodles and Company
12.2023 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Jersey Mike's Subs
07.2023 - 12.2023

Manager

Punch Pizza
09.2022 - 07.2023

General Manager

Bagel Brands
11.2018 - 08.2022

Supervisor/Cook

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
02.2018 - 09.2018

General Manager

Arby's Restaurant
09.2016 - 01.2018

Cook

Smashburger
07.2014 - 03.2016

Various Titles-TM,SM,AM,GM

Arby's
09.2010 - 01.2018

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Century College

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley Senior High School
Reece Gopaul