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Terry Perdue

Lake Alfred,FL

Summary

Highly Proactive and Ambitious Restaurant Manager with a 28 year proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Nutwood LLC
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • I managed this 100 seat Fine-Dining Restaurant with yearly sales of $600K.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service
  • Sold and organized all special events and holidays
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Managed marketing and PR
  • Programmed POS and reservation systems

Maitre d, Restaurant Manager

Averill Hospitality
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • I managed the 250 seat Boat Club Restaurant and Lounge and Tiki Bar, with average sales of $4.8 million.
  • Built a great team which exceeded all goals set by Averill Hospitality.
  • Created environment for guests to stimulate senses through personal services and amenities and followed up throughout meal to reinforce positive experience.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Served as leader of the Restaurant team by training, assigning duties, work stations and responsibilities.

General Manager & Executive Chef

EGB LLC
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • I managed this 200 seat Irish Pub and restaurant, with a sales volume of $2.5 million per year.
  • Designed menus with original recipes in culinary and bar for service and events.
  • Operated on the line as Chef, running shifts and training cooks.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Food and Beverage Manager

Aramark
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • I managed Food and Beverage operations in full-service resorts in Alaska and California during peak season.
  • Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
  • Coordinated shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Managed and Trained food and beverage staff, to ensure excellent and prompt customer service.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.

Restaurant Manager

Prelude by Barton G
09.2009 - 06.2015
  • I managed Prelude at the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts, a 150 seat restaurant and bar with sales of $5 million per year
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Personally served all VIP guests and Green Rooms.

Education

Guild Membership - Butler, Sommelier, Household Management

Professional Guild of English Butlers
London, United Kingdom

Skills

  • Full Service Restaurant Background
  • Operations and Procedural Knowledge
  • Great Teamwork and Collaboration Building
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Guest Relations and Customer Loyalty
  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Honed Marketing Skills
  • POS and Reservation Systems Skills
  • Staff Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Development
  • Problem Solver and Innovator

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Nutwood LLC
02.2022 - 06.2023

Maitre d, Restaurant Manager

Averill Hospitality
05.2020 - 08.2022

General Manager & Executive Chef

EGB LLC
10.2018 - 05.2020

Food and Beverage Manager

Aramark
03.2017 - 10.2017

Restaurant Manager

Prelude by Barton G
09.2009 - 06.2015

Guild Membership - Butler, Sommelier, Household Management

Professional Guild of English Butlers

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