SOLOMON OSHUNKENTAN
Allen
Summary
Operations-driven leader with 20+ years of progressive restaurant management experience leading high-volume concepts ($2M–$6M+). Proven track record of driving sales growth, improving profitability, and building high-performing teams. Known for strengthening guest satisfaction, reducing turnover, and executing disciplined cost controls while maintaining exceptional food quality and service standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Uncle Julio’s
Allen, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Lead full operations of a $6M high-volume restaurant with 125+ employees, driving consistent financial and operational performance.
- Improved guest satisfaction by reducing OSAT complaints from 3.2% to 2.0% through service coaching and accountability systems.
- Increased top-line sales by 11.5%+ annually through team development, local store marketing, and execution of brand initiatives.
- Reduced controllable costs by 25%, improving overall unit profitability.
- Stabilized staffing by reducing turnover to ~90% and sustaining for 4 consecutive years (significant improvement in a high-turnover segment).
- Enforced strict standards in food quality, safety, sanitation, and operational consistency, maintaining audit readiness at all times.
- Built a strong leadership bench, developing managers and key hourly leaders to support growth and retention.
Restaurant General Manager
Cracker Barrel
Sherman, TX
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Managed full operations of a $5.2M restaurant, overseeing all financial, staffing, and guest experience metrics.
- Reduced turnover from 156% to 75%, significantly improving retention and team stability.
- Identified and recovered $45K in P&L opportunities within the first year through cost controls and operational efficiencies.
- Recognized as General Manager of the Year (2014) for outstanding performance.
- Selected as a District GM Mentor, coaching and developing new and existing General Managers.
- Consistently developed and promoted Assistant Managers into General Manager roles, strengthening internal talent pipelines.
Restaurant Manager / Training Manager
Pizza Hut
Denton, TX
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Led operations of a $2M restaurant with a team of 30+ employees.
- Exceeded company sales initiative (“2% Beat Last Year”) by averaging 8% annual growth.
- Reduced turnover from 230% to 79%, improving team consistency and performance.
- Served as a Training Manager, developing new managers and reinforcing operational standards across locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TXSkills
- Full P&L Ownership & Financial Performance
- High-Volume FOH/BOH Operations
- Talent Development & Leadership Pipeline Building
- Labor Optimization & Cost Controls
- Guest Experience & Brand Standards Execution
- Inventory, Vendor & Supply Chain Management
- Training Systems & Operational Excellence
- Compliance, Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Timeline
General Manager
Uncle Julio’s
01.2017 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Cracker Barrel
01.2007 - 01.2017
Restaurant Manager / Training Manager
Pizza Hut
01.1999 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Woman’s University