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Ty Birkbeck

Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable General Manager with over 32 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

California Pizza Kitchen
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.

Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread
02.2014 - 08.2021
  • Placed new inventory orders and oversaw correct restocking procedures to maintain operational output.
  • Controlled business inventory to keep numbers beneath targets through expert oversight and usage monitoring.
  • Oversaw payroll preparation and administration for staff.
  • Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling for projects.
  • Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

Assistant General Manager

Red Robin
12.2011 - 01.2014
  • Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
  • Placed new inventory orders and oversaw correct restocking procedures to maintain operational output.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.

General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2005 - 11.2011
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • Performance Improvements
  • Policy/Program Development
  • Supervision and Training
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Team Leadership
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Sales Promotion
  • Business Leadership
  • Administrative Management
  • Sales Team Development

Certification

  • ServeSafe Certification- 05/03/2026
  • Alcohol Service Course- 09/11/2026

Timeline

General Manager

California Pizza Kitchen
09.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant General Manager

Panera Bread
02.2014 - 08.2021

Assistant General Manager

Red Robin
12.2011 - 01.2014

General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2005 - 11.2011

High School Diploma -

Simi Valley High School
Ty Birkbeck