Reinaldo Martinez
South Amboy
Summary
Accomplished General Manager at Cava Grill, recognized for spearheading strategies that boosted sales and holding a high Standard of Food Safety. Excelled in project management and food safety, achieving over 30% sales growth at Sweetgreen by optimizing team talents and labor. Skilled in conflict resolution and financial forecasting, consistently surpassing COGS and labor goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cava Grill
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with guests and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Head Coach
Sweetgreen
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Confer with assistant coaches to determine opportunities in current roster and develop training plans for 20+ Team members.
- Evaluate individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assign team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Strategically develop effective labor plans to handle increase in sales of over 30% while managing costs resulting in hitting and surpassing COGS and Labor Goals.
- Manage regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Quickly identify problem situations and skillfully resolve incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Work to hit Metrics based on Plan and P&L
Education
A.O.S - Network And System Administration
ASA College
Brooklyn, NY07.2015
Skills
- Locally and Nationally recognized Food Safety Certifications
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Health Code Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance, Trouble-shooting and Repairs
- Conflict Resolution
- Project management
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Forklift operator
Timeline
General Manager
Cava Grill
04.2023 - Current
Head Coach
Sweetgreen
08.2019 - 02.2023
A.O.S - Network And System Administration
ASA College
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