Stephen Tarrant

• Have successfully grown six cafes by recruiting, training, and developing teams that drive sales, control inventory, maintain quality and ensure food safety.
• Initiated, planned and executed large events as part of the Black Partner Network to bring together diverse populations over a large geographic area; including a professional development seminar chaired by the Regional Director utilizing District Managers to present information to Shift Supervisors, Assistant Store Managers and Store Managers looking to advance.
• Have Initiated planned and executed back to school supply drives to support a local non profit implementing collection points in over 50 cafes throughout Pittsburgh.

• Lead a district of 6 stores through the launch of a new production and delivery system.
• Recruited, trained and mentored mangers in a tight labor market to problem solve and grow the business.
• Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.

Transformed an underperforming restaurant into a profitable fast casual eatery through training and system implementation.

• Negotiated unique compensation packages to attract and close candidates.
• Worked with Senior Executives and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
• Followed up with selected job candidates about decisions.
• Discussed contracts, benefits packages and executive compensation facets with new hires.