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STEPHEN SAWYER

Rutland,VT

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Owner

Table 24
11.2007 - 06.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Executive Chef

The Clubhouse
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for all aspects of day to day operations of a 600 seat restaurant with annual sales of $11.4 million
  • Worked with Director of Training to update and implement new MIT training outlines
  • Increased year over year sales by 4% after two consecutive declining years
  • This included a nearly 18% growth in Private Dining.

Education

AOS Food - Beverage Management

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
1992

Skills

  • I am a successful entrepreneur with a proven track record I have always
  • Thrived in a environment of teamwork and dedication I am looking for an
  • Opportunity to apply the skills I learned in my career in a new field
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Business Planning
  • Team Oversight
  • Design Coordination
  • Budget Development
  • Staff Management
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relations
  • Financial Management
  • Business Development

Timeline

Chef/Owner

Table 24
11.2007 - 06.2023

Executive Chef

The Clubhouse
01.2005 - 01.2006

AOS Food - Beverage Management

Johnson & Wales University

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