Philip “Geof” Gehring

ab9jpe@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-****

Summary

High-energy operations and culinary professional that possesses a unique blend of business, customer

service, training and culinary experience. Outstanding record of sales achievements, sound business

judgment, expanding responsibilities and accomplishments across multiple functions. Proven leader and

strategic thinker with outstanding analytical, organizational, communication and culinary skills.

Experience

Treat America 2000 – present

YRC & US Bank – Multi-Unit General Manager – present

Kansas City Life – Multi Unit General Manager – 2006-2012

UMB – Multi-Unit General Manager - 2000 - 2006

Responsibilities include business development planning, assistant manager development, execution and

implementation of business strategies in multiple food service locations, company cafeterias, executive

dining rooms and caterings.

• Consistently exceeded targeted sales goals and performance objectives through effective planning

and communication with staff and client contact

• Named the 2007 Manager of the Year by the Kansas City Restaurant Association

• Awarded the “Grade A” level of Health Inspection for superior cleanliness and sanitation from the

Kansas City Health Department

• Achieved Training Unit status for the company where all new hires were trained at my location,

additionally served as the Field HR recruiter where all candidates had initial interviews and screening

for possible employment with company

• Additionally, served as the Field HR recruiter where all candidates had initial interviews and screening

for possible employment with company

• Developed hiring practices that became the company standard for background checks, drug

screening and new hire paperwork

• Effectively transitioned UMB and Kansas City Life from a fully subsidized to partially subsidized

accounts

• Developed a system for on-line to eliminate double bookings, insure proper production levels, quality

guest experience and reduce food & labor costs.

Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems 1996-2000

Director of Operations

Responsibilities included managing Franchise Field Consultants, Purchasing, Sales and Marketing

personnel involved with Franchise Development

Franchise Consultant

Responsibilities included managing a territory of Owner/Operators to help them develop & grow their

business and adhere to Franchise standards. Generated the highest Year over Year improvements of all

Franchise Consultants with 30% Growth

Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun 1995-1996

Director of Food Service Operations

Responsible for all aspects of Food Service in the amusement park

• Supervised multiple Territory managers that and more than 20 food service outlets

• Directed Picnic/Caterings for 50 - 5000 people per day

• Supervised warehouse staff and ordering of all food and service products on a multi-million dollar

scale

• Developed menu, costs and pricing for service in the Park

• Worked with multiple department heads to insure contract pricing, procurement, marketing and sales

of the Park and all food service requirements

Additional Management experience: Chili’s, McDonalds, Fuddruckers, Interurban Restaurants

Education: B.A. Business Administration from Texas A&M University

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