Sean Stanton
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and analytically-driven manager with 10+ years of leadership experience focusing on helping driving team growth to enhance results through hands-on, proactive oversight of daily operations. Hardworking and proactive leader with a proven history of exercising sound judgment, decision making and disciplined execution. Seeking to take on a challenging new role with an expanding and forward-thinking organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
JOA Grill
Dallas, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed training manuals for new staff members outlining job responsibilities and expectations.
- Developed, implemented, monitored and participated in a comprehensive sales and marketing strategies that resulted in increased brand awareness and sales.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of private dining events.
- Managed daily operations of point of sale and back office systems.
- Worked closely with the chef and bartender in developing innovative food and beverage menus to enhance guest experiences.
- Managed P&L, achieving a 5% budget surplus by controlling food/labor costs and boosting average check size through targeted upselling training.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through implementing personalized service protocols and attentive detail.
- Managed scheduling software to reduce labor and increase efficiency through strong budgeting and staff retention.
Senior Operations Manager
Gen Korean BBQ House
Carrollton, TX
01.2011 - 07.2021
- Oversaw the hiring, training and supervision of five different restaurant openings across California, Texas and New York.
- Created inventory configuration charts for Gen Korean Barbecue to implement company-wide in order to acquire consistent, accurate inventory and analyze usage data to improve ordering decisions.
- Responsible for training managers in forecasting sales for varying sales volumes ranging from $75,000 - $275,000 in weekly sales based on restaurant location.
- Coached managers on how to properly control cost of goods sold and labor while maximizing sales to meet company prime cost expectations on a weekly Profit and Loss Statement.
- Provided training to management on measuring business levels and forecasted sales trends to better align employee scheduling for optimum coverage and profit.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized restaurants.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost overall efficiency.
- Trained management and staff on how to keep equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to sort product pricing into subcategories to assist in ordering while avoiding spending over the budget provided.
Sergeant, Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
San Dimas, CA
07.2011 - 02.2018
- Completed Basic Training with the highest Physical Fitness Test score of the entire graduating class.
- Graduated Basic Leadership Course in the top five of my class.
- Trained and managed incoming recruits in tactical and combat warfare relating to combat engineer specific duties.
- Supervised my team on proper maintenance and operation of four different Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
- Served in Ghazni, Wardak and Bagram provinces of Afghanistan from 2011-2012.
- Helped facilitate route clearance as part of a platoon sized operation with a 98% find rate of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
Education
High School Diploma -
Temple City High School
Temple City, CA05.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CASkills
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Vendor Relations
- Team Building
- Food and Beverage Management
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Budget Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to control cost in order to maximize profit
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Employee/Management Performance Evaluations
- Attention to detail
- A demonstrated team player with ability to resolve conflict
- Scheduling staff
- Event planning
- P&L management
- Operational efficiency
Awards and Certificates
- Manager Food Safety Certificate
- TABC Certificate
- Army Commendation Medal
- Combat Action Badge With Valor
- Army Achievement Medal x2
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Nato Medal
Accomplishments
2024 Open Table Diners Choice Awards
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
JOA Grill
08.2021 - 11.2025
Sergeant, Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
07.2011 - 02.2018
Senior Operations Manager
Gen Korean BBQ House
01.2011 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Temple City High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Orange Coast College