SHAWN SHELTON
Summary
Dynamic hospitality executive driving profitability and operational success in high-volume environments. Specializes in financial planning, cost controls, and strategic labor management, resulting in sustained revenue generation and enhanced guest satisfaction. Recognized for transforming operations and cultivating leadership talent to support organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
MAUI BREWING COMPANY
Waikīkī
07.2020 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for Maui Brewing Company's flagship Waikīkī operation, directing one of Hawaiʻi's highest-volume restaurant, brewery, retail, entertainment, and private event businesses. Annual Revenue: $11M+
- Drove profitability through labor optimization, inventory management, food & beverage cost controls, and revenue strategies, resulting in improved financial outcomes.
- Own annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, labor strategy, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
- Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, operational planning, business growth, and organizational development.
- Led operational divisions including restaurant, bars, brewery brand standards, retail, live entertainment, private events, maintenance, and guest experience to enhance overall performance.
- Improved operational efficiencies through strategic labor planning and process improvements.
- Develop department leaders through coaching, succession planning, accountability, and executive mentorship.
- Oversaw vendor negotiations and capital improvement projects while ensuring compliance and efficient facility operations.
- Built a culture centered around accountability, leadership development, and operational excellence.
Beverage Director / Associate General Manager
MAUI BREWING COMPANY
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Led beverage innovation for beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, and seasonal programming to elevate guest experience and drive sales.
- Negotiated supplier agreements and managed beverage profitability to enhance overall financial performance.
- Developed beverage standards, recipes, purchasing procedures, and inventory controls to ensure consistency and quality across locations.
- Directed beverage operations across multiple restaurant locations.
- Standardized operating procedures across locations.
- Recruited, developed, and mentored beverage managers and restaurant leadership.
- Assisted executive leadership with budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and operational strategy.
General Manager | Point Bar
TURTLE BAY RESORT
Kahuku
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Managed luxury resort food and beverage operations, focusing on financial performance, staffing, beverage programming, inventory management, and guest experience to uphold Forbes-level hospitality standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of resort, ensuring guest satisfaction and service quality.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development for optimal team performance.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and reach.
Associate General Manager
YARD HOUSE RESTAURANTS
Honolulu
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Led operations for one of Hawaiʻi's highest-volume casual dining restaurants, enhancing leadership development, recruiting, labor management, scheduling, operational compliance, and financial performance.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant performance and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance team skills and service quality.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste.
Skills
- Hospitality Operations
- Food & Beverage Leadership
- Multi-Unit Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational design
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- P&L Management
- Revenue Growth
- Beverage strategy
- Guest Experience
- Cost Controls
- Inventory Management
- Restaurant Openings
- Leadership training
- Vendor Management
- Contract management
- Operational Excellence
Core Executive Competencies
- Food & Beverage Leadership
- Hospitality Operations
- Multi-Unit Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- P&L Management
- Revenue Growth
- Beverage Program Development
- Culinary Operations
- Guest Experience
- Labor Optimization
- Cost Controls
- Inventory Management
- Capital Projects
- Restaurant Openings
- Change Management
- Leadership Development
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Operational Excellence
Professional Highlights
- Executive leadership of $11M+ annual operation
- Full P&L ownership
- Leadership of 125+ employees
- Multi-location Beverage Director
- Restaurant & Hospitality Openings
- 12/01/24 Cirque du Soleil ʻAuana Launch
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Labor Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Vendor Contract Negotiations
- Beverage Program Development
- Luxury Resort Operations
- Entertainment & Event Operations
- Executive Leadership Development
- Operational Excellence
Timeline
General Manager
MAUI BREWING COMPANY
07.2020 - Current
Beverage Director / Associate General Manager
MAUI BREWING COMPANY
10.2016 - 03.2020
General Manager | Point Bar
TURTLE BAY RESORT
05.2016 - 10.2016
Associate General Manager
YARD HOUSE RESTAURANTS
12.2012 - 05.2016