Ryan Woodward
Restaurant Owner
Irvine,CA
Summary
Veteran Restaurant Owner with hands-on experience in all areas of restaurant operations. Excellent communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills. Proven history of raising profits through maximized productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Boscoso Italian Kitchen
Irvine, CA
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Gina's Pizza & Pastaria
Irvine, CA
09.2001 - 12.2020
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Raised $500,000 in capital to launch 2015 store remodel.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 25 employees.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.2001 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.2001 - 12.2010
Certification
Manager Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Boscoso Italian Kitchen
12.2020 - 08.2022
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Gina's Pizza & Pastaria
09.2001 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Irvine
09.2001 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of California, Irvine
09.2001 - 12.2010
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