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Vice President of the La Grange Business Assoc.
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Thomas Gangas

Lockport,IL

Summary

Looking for a Position that I will be able to give what knowledge I have and to absorb your culture and to grow. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Experienced with leading restaurant teams to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to manage diverse tasks and resolve conflicts. Track record of implementing effective cost-control measures and enhancing service quality.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant General Manager

AURELIO'S PIZZA
05.2000 - 01.2024
  • Control all aspects of the operation.
  • Customer First Policy
  • Food and Liquor purchase
  • Inventory control
  • Food and Labor control
  • Advertising
  • Fund Raising
  • Banquets & Parties
  • Complete Labor Training - all Departments
  • Took this operation from under 1 Million to 2.6 in 2 years while keeping a 28% food, liquor, supply cost, 31% labor (including management)

General Manager/Owner

Slammers Sports Grill
12.1990 - 04.2020

I designed this restaurant and became the GC while constructing. I created many promotions and taking this business to about 2.75 million a year with 30 employees and 45 in the summer season.

Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.

General Manager / Owner

InKahoot's Restaurant
08.1982 - 01.1992
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.

Education

Associate's degree - Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Management

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.1977

Skills

  • Restaurant Management
  • Profit & Loss
  • Bartending
  • Banquet Experience
  • POS
  • Event Planning
  • Serving Experience
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Catering
  • Cooking
  • Events Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Food Safety
  • Menu Planning
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Management
  • Host/Hostess
  • Food Preparation
  • Operations management
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Cost control
  • Staff scheduling
  • Labor management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 70 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus.

Vice President of the La Grange Business Assoc.

Became Vice President of the La Grange Business assoc. Created the La Grange Endless Summer Fest, which was a 3 day event. Monies generated went back to community events such as the Kids Halloween Walk, Pet Parade, Arts & Craft shows, etc.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Greek
Professional Working

Timeline

Restaurant General Manager

AURELIO'S PIZZA
05.2000 - 01.2024

General Manager/Owner

Slammers Sports Grill
12.1990 - 04.2020

General Manager / Owner

InKahoot's Restaurant
08.1982 - 01.1992

Associate's degree - Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Management

College of DuPage