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Nick Zogoplos

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Ambitious District Manager with experience administering and enhancing operations for multiple stores across Milwaukee. Talented marketer, team builder and strategic leader with excellent relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Solid history of success in restaurant management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Training General Manager

Portillo's
Greenfield, WI
02.2023 - Current
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with department heads to design effective learning strategies that support organizational goals.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

Regional Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
Milwaukee, WI
04.2020 - 02.2023
  • Established restaurant business plan by surveying restaurant demands, identifying and evaluating competitors and preparing financial and sales projections.
  • Prepared strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
  • Oversee a region of 14 restaurants, consisting of 250 team members and 56 managers.

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
West Bend, WI
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
  • Resolved and investigated complaints regarding service, food quality and accommodations.
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.

General Manager

McDonald's
West Bend, WI
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Operational Management
  • Sales and Marketing Strategies
  • Cost Control
  • Training Oversight

Timeline

Training General Manager

Portillo's
02.2023 - Current

Regional Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
04.2020 - 02.2023

General Manager

Qdoba Mexican Eats
08.2018 - 04.2020

General Manager

McDonald's
07.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Nick Zogoplos