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Richard Magill

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-driven Food and Beverage Manager with a strong focus on enhancing guest experiences and driving revenue growth. Expert in resource coordination to align with business and guest expectations. Proven sales strategist with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2021 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement in staff roles.
  • Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Ensured that customer service standards were met or exceeded at all times.
  • Design sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
  • Manage shrink processes and inventory levels for corrective action planning to save costs.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.

Restaurant General Manager

Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Norfolk, VA
01.2002 - 08.2020
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
  • Upheld restaurant standards for food and beverage quality, team member engagement, financial goals, standard operating procedures and guest experiences.
  • Prepared strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

Restaurant General Manager

Renaissance Vinoy Resort
St. Petersburg, FL
02.1997 - 10.2001

Functioned as Restaurant General Manager in Resort with 5 restaurants. Restaurants included fine dining, casual, and private atmospheres.

General Manager duties rotated in each food service outlet.

Managed restaurants for resort guests as well as 1100 member Country Club.

  • Prepared strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
  • Developed and planned menus
  • Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
  • Encouraged patron loyalty by emphasizing guest-focused approach by staff.
  • Planned and executed multiple small and large banquet functions on resort property.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.1992

HVAC Installation And Repair

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2005

Skills

  • Budgeting and cost control strategies
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Sales planning and implementation
  • Staff training and development
  • Economic analysis
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Calm under pressure
  • Customer experiences
  • Policy/program development
  • Proficient in most POS systems as well as Excel and Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Certified Serve-Safe Food Manager
  • Certified Serve-Safe Alcohol Manager

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread
02.2021 - Current

Restaurant General Manager

Uno Pizzeria & Grill
01.2002 - 08.2020

Restaurant General Manager

Renaissance Vinoy Resort
02.1997 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

Northern Arizona University

HVAC Installation And Repair

Tidewater Community College