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Richard Smith

Arvada,CO

Summary

Veteran GM with more than 40 plus years working in the Food & Beverage industry. Determined in boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success.


Forward-thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and growth initiatives while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

GM of Restaurants/Premium

Levy Restaurants
Windsor, CO
07.2021 - Current

Currently working at CU BUFF, assisting with operations for football season. Awaiting for Future Legends to announce an opening date.

Club Lexus Premium Manager

Legends
Denver, CO
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

General Manager

Einstein Bagels
Arvada, CO
12.2014 - 09.2019
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

Food & Beverage Manager

Rolling Hills Golf Course
Golden, CO
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ft Morgan High School
Ft Morgan, CO

Skills

  • Management Training
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Sales Promotion
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Business Leadership
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • OSHA Requirements
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Operational Efficiency and Safety

Timeline

GM of Restaurants/Premium

Levy Restaurants
07.2021 - Current

Club Lexus Premium Manager

Legends
09.2019 - 07.2021

General Manager

Einstein Bagels
12.2014 - 09.2019

Food & Beverage Manager

Rolling Hills Golf Course
08.2013 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Ft Morgan High School