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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Willard Zweeres

Memphis,TN

Summary

Experienced professional service manager with a proven track record of optimizing operations, fostering team collaboration, and driving impactful results. Strong leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in strategic planning, customer service excellence, and process improvement. Known for reliability, efficiency, and a results-oriented mindset.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed a team of over 100 service professionals, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and professional growth
  • Managed all operational functions
  • Interviewing, selection, staff retention
  • Mentored team for enhanced performance.
  • Conducted and facilitated performance evaluations for employees and managers.
  • Reduced operational costs through efficiency improvements.
  • Ensured precise cash management procedures.
  • Implemented effective strategies for inventory and purchase controls.
  • Enhanced efficiency in overseeing labor operations.
  • Managed inventory procurement processes.
  • Facilitated adherence to organizational regulations.
  • Managed conflicts to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved growth in sales and increase in web traffic.
  • Managed financial outcomes and drove profitability.
  • Enforced disciplinary actions to maintain professional standards.
  • Facilitated adult learning initiatives within MIT training department.

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated key management operations for a a sales volume of 5 million a year
  • Streamlined talent acquisition through efficient employee selection processes.
  • Guided team members to enhance skills and performance.
  • Developed personal improvement plans to address individual needs.
  • Implemented effective strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Managed and balanced daily cash transactions.
  • Oversaw stock control processes.
  • Ensured optimal staffing levels.
  • Coordinated efficient procurement of supplies.
  • Monitored adherence to established policies.
  • Enhanced satisfaction through conflict resolution.
  • Increased sales and traffic by implementing effective improvement tactics.
  • Directed fiscal strategies for improved profit margins.
  • Facilitated termination process through structured disciplinary actions.
  • Managed educational initiatives to align training processes with organizational goals.

General Manager

Aloha Hospitality
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Directed comprehensive management activities for 3 units.
  • Developed strategies to enhance employee retention rates.
  • Enhanced skills through focused development.
  • Implemented development plans based on performance reviews.
  • Implemented strategies to manage expenses efficiently.
  • Oversaw reconciliation and auditing of financial records.
  • Oversaw inventory control processes.
  • Implemented strategies for efficient workforce management.
  • Implemented strategies for efficient and cost-effective supply acquisition.
  • Ensured consistent compliance with company policies.
  • Strategized and implemented solutions for customer conflict situations.
  • Sales and Traffic growth
  • Profit & Loss
  • Disciplinary action, termination
  • Adult education and training, MIT Training Manager
  • Directed full-scale startup operations for new initiative in Aloha Hospitality.
  • Designed protocols to streamline operations.
  • Established effective HACCP protocol systems.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.

Assistant General Manager/ Room Service Director

Beau Rivage Casino and Resort Mgm International
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw key management functions for 7 outlets and room service for 1700 unit hotel
  • Optimized hiring practices to enhance team retention rates.
  • Facilitated ongoing professional growth within teams.
  • Executed development and improvement plans targeting personnel growth.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce expenses and manage budgets efficiently.
  • Implemented secure methods to manage transactional funds.
  • Managed inventory processes efficiently.
  • Managed labor schedules for optimal productivity.
  • Managing inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Managed and mediated conflicts to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced revenue streams by boosting sales.
  • Analyzed revenue streams and operational costs to optimize financial performance.
  • Ensured compliance with disciplinary actions to maintain organizational standards.
  • Adult education and training, MIT Training Manager
  • Direct business activities totaling more than 19 million in annual revenue.
  • Served as department liaison connecting MGM International with affiliated unions.
  • Facilitated grievance discussions between MGM International representatives and employees.

Platform Leader

Ruby Tuesday
05.2017 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to analyze 600 company owned stores to pinpoint stores needing performance improvements.
  • Worked with regional leaders and field operations teams to analyze root causes of operational inefficiencies.
  • Conducted quality, service, and cleanliness evaluations at the store.
  • Engaged with district and store managers in crafting actionable business development initiatives.
  • Assessed labor, sales, and controllable costs to streamline target unit performance.
  • Enhanced field manager capabilities through ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and focused development.
  • Conducted audits at 30, 60, and 90-day intervals.
  • Organized weekly area-wide meetings to review training compliance, performance metrics, and expectations.
  • Analyzed root causes of guest issues and led teams to resolve them.
  • Supported the launch of innovative initiatives.
  • Supported District Managers during early phase of role transition.

General Manager

Ruby Tuesday
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • All aspects of management
  • Developed strategies to enhance staff retention.
  • Provided guidance to teams for skill enhancement.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees and managers.
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies to maximize budget efficiency.
  • Maintained compliance with financial protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated efficient inventory and order processes.
  • Implemented efficient labor control measures.
  • Ensured timely and accurate purchase of necessary supplies.
  • Ensured consistent compliance with workplace policies.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints effectively.
  • Enhanced revenue through strategic sales initiatives.
  • Oversaw earnings and expenditures.
  • Enforced disciplinary measures and facilitated termination when necessary.
  • Coordinated educational initiatives as training manager.
  • Developed plans to address inefficiencies in various locations.
  • Oversaw district operations in Do's absence.
  • Facilitated weekly conference calls focusing on district labor and food sector topics.

Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
01.2013 - 03.2016
  • Supervised team performance for a team of 70+
  • Facilitated initiatives for maintaining staff retention.
  • Mentored and developed team capabilities.
  • Developed strategies for employee and manager growth through performance assessments.
  • Implemented effective strategies for cost control.
  • Managed effective cash handling procedures.
  • Supervised inventory levels and managed ordering processes.
  • Monitored workforce to optimize productivity.
  • Procured and managed inventory efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with established guidelines and protocols.
  • Managed and addressed conflicts efficiently to enhance satisfaction.
  • Increased sales and boosted traffic.
  • Optimized revenue streams for enhanced profit margin.
  • Administered corrective actions to maintain workplace standards.
  • Adult education and training, Mit Training manager

Seed Store for all regional rollouts for company initiatives

General Manager

Friendly's Inc
11.2008 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated strategic planning and execution for optimized results for a restaurant averaging 2.5 million in annual sales
  • Performed interviewing processes to source and secure qualified candidates.
  • Delivered consistent high-quality coaching for enhanced team performance.
  • Applied methods to optimize financial efficiency.
  • Managed procurement and sales orders with efficiency.
  • Monitored and ensured accuracy of cash flow.
  • Ensured compliance with established policies.
  • Handled customer complaints efficiently.
  • Achieved significant traffic growth with innovative initiatives.
  • Managed financial aspects of operations.
  • Handled coordination and documentation of disciplinary actions.

Education

High school diploma -

Lafayette High School
LaFayette, GA
2000

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Financial management
  • Multi-unit management
  • New store openings
  • Operations improvements
  • Leadership development
  • Workforce development
  • Budget management
  • Data analytics
  • Business and operations analysis
  • Sales forecasts
  • Budget preparation
  • Profitability optimization
  • Proven Leader with progressive career and salary advancement

Certification

ServSafe

Accomplishments

2016 general manager of the year (Ruby Tuesday)

2017 Hustle Award ( Ruby Tuesday)

2023 highest sales increase to previous year. Increasing sales 23% (Texas Roadhouse)

Timeline

Senior Service Manager

Texas Roadhouse
08.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2022 - 08.2023

General Manager

Aloha Hospitality
01.2022 - 09.2022

Assistant General Manager/ Room Service Director

Beau Rivage Casino and Resort Mgm International
02.2021 - 01.2022

Platform Leader

Ruby Tuesday
05.2017 - 05.2020

General Manager

Ruby Tuesday
04.2016 - 05.2017

Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
01.2013 - 03.2016

General Manager

Friendly's Inc
11.2008 - 01.2010

High school diploma -

Lafayette High School
Willard Zweeres