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
2021.09 - 2022.12
- 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
2014.02 - 2021.08
- 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
2011.12 - 2014.01
- 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
2005.11 - 2011.11
- 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, CA06.1989
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
2021.09 - 2022.12
Assistant General Manager
Panera Bread
2014.02 - 2021.08
Assistant General Manager
Red Robin
2011.12 - 2014.01
General Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
2005.11 - 2011.11
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School