B rendan H ughes
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Ma tthews, N.C. 28105
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Objective
Experienced restaurant manager seeks rewarding, long term position with a restaurant or
retail company with room for opportunity and growth.
Experience
Genera l M anager Cracker Ba r rel Old Country Store, I nc. Concord, N.C.
*November 2005 th ru January 2013.
*Won General Manager of the year for the Charlotte area in 2012.
*Achieved highest sales and t raffic increase for the Charlotte area in 2012.
* Made food cost, labor, and supply targets for 2012.
*Achieved district best 54% tu rnover in 2012.
*Responsible for all aspects of combined restaurant and retail operations with over 100
hourly employees, 4 associate managers, and 1 retail manager.
*Combined restaurant and retail sales of 4 million dollars in 2012.
General Manager Applebees, Monroe N.C.
*January 2004-July 2004.
*Promoted to general manager immediately after completing t raining.
*Responsible for all aspects of restaurant operation with 50 plus hourly employees, 3
associate managers and 2 million dollars in restaurant sales.
General Manager Hooters of America I nc., Charlotte N.C.
*August 2001-December 2004
*Promoted for associate manager to General Manager in 1 year.
* Had highest guest loyalty score in my district 2 years in a row.
* Increased net operating while at Matthews, N.C. location within 2 months of being there.
Education
*Rochester Institute of Technology August 1988-May 1991.
* Multiple credits earned, primarily in the Accounting field.