Tara J. Termini
Chicago,IL
Summary
Certified industry professional with extensive experience in general management and a strong background in principle accounting. Effective coordinator of daily operations to align with strategic objectives, foster a positive work environment, and support regional networks. Proficient in facilities management, human resource management, and inventory control. Seeking a corporate management role to leverage expertise and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
General Manager
The Fifty/5O Restaurant Group
04.2022 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
General Manager
Ko-ze
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversee daily operations with sales averaging $2,000 per shift
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws for hiring practices
- Coordinate appropriate staffing levels to ensure organizational profitability
- Monitor inventory up to $10,000 per month
- Ongoing team development
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Server
Little Goat Diner (Boka Restaurant Group)
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Dynamic menu & ability to engage clientele
- Execute exceptional service in a high paced atmosphere
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
General Manager
L’Aventino al Forno
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Responsible for reporting financial statements to management, including profit and loss comparisons
- Maintained regular inventory
- Managed day-to-day operations including staff schedules
Server
Eataly Inc.
11.2013 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated the ability to build a recurring client base
- Excelled at top sales
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
General Manager
Jamba Juice Company
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Reported operational performance to senior management on an ongoing basis
- Trained new personnel upon hire, as well as training existing employees with new operating systems
- Implemented sales strategies to generate revenue for a unit grossing over $600,000 revenue per year
Store Manager
Caribou Coffee Company
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Specialized in recruitment, hiring, and retention of staff
- Developed sustainable relationships with community stakeholders
- Trained and developed new employees
General Manager
Leona’s Restaurants Inc.
08.1993 - 02.2004
- Restaurant locations that generate annual gross revenue of $2,800,000
- Trained and developed staff up to (50 - 200 employees, as needed)
- Responsible for building and operations maintenance
- Developed catering and carryout business
Accountant/Server
Houston’s Restaurant Inc.
01.1998 - 08.2002
- Accountable for general ledger reports and receivable accounts
- Responsible for managing all accounting and administrative functions for the restaurant
- Employee benefits coordinator
- Assisted with daily management of front of house operations
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Sales
- Branding
- Advertising and marketing
- Sales expertise
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Leadership and team building
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Revenue and market expansion
- Service quality improvement
- Staff management
- Efficient multi-tasker
Certification
- ServSafe Mgr Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
Timeline
General Manager
The Fifty/5O Restaurant Group
04.2022 - Current
General Manager
Ko-ze
02.2021 - 04.2022
General Manager
L’Aventino al Forno
08.2019 - 06.2020
Server
Little Goat Diner (Boka Restaurant Group)
09.2018 - 06.2021
Server
Eataly Inc.
11.2013 - 03.2020
General Manager
Jamba Juice Company
07.2009 - 09.2012
Store Manager
Caribou Coffee Company
08.2005 - 09.2007
Accountant/Server
Houston’s Restaurant Inc.
01.1998 - 08.2002
General Manager
Leona’s Restaurants Inc.
08.1993 - 02.2004
Loyola University of Chicago
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