William Grady
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Cellular 561-***-****
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Executive Summary
General Manager who is a dynamic, results-focused manager with over 10+
years of experience in restaurant management. Possess strong leadership
with a hands-on style of management conducive to the cooperation,
participation, and productivity of all staff. Highly motivated with
exceptional people, planning, and organizational skills. A demonstrated
record of achievement in startup and turnaround projects. Resourceful
problem solver with proven ability to consistently create a bottom line
impact, as well as build lasting relationships with vendors and customers.
Professional Experience
General Manager 2012
to 2013
Bull Bar and Grille Restaurant, West Palm Beach, FL
Managed all stages of redesign, remodeling, and creation of restaurant.
Responsible for hiring, payroll, schedules, and ordering (food, beverage,
and supplies). Developed and maintained
PNL statements, accounting, taxes. and inventories. Oversaw restaurant
operations, maintenance, human resources, public relations, marketing,
vendors, budgets, and capital costs.
Restaurant Manager 2010 to 2012
Boston's/50 Ocean Restaurants, Delray Beach, FL
Purchased all food and supplies for both restaurants (Boston's/50 Ocean).
Supervised
daily operations, dealt tactfully and effectively with difficult customers.
Helped create FOH
staff manuals, job descriptions, and training. Assisted in the
construction/remodel of both
restaurants.
General Manager/GM Contractor 2007 to
2009
101 Ocean Restaurant Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Assisted in the creation, development, and build out of the 101 concept.
Hired and trained all FOH and BOH personnel. Created the PNL, inventories,
and schedules. Monitored day-to-day operations while focusing on optimal
customer service.
General Manager
1998 to 2006
Big Time Restaurant Group West Palm Beach, FL
Designed and directed marketing campaigns for the restaurant. Interviewed,
hired, and trained all staff. Developed solutions to high costs in food,
beverage and supplies. Managed day-to-day operations to ensure compliance
with established standards of product quality, service, and clientele.
Insured 100% guest satisfaction and a quality work environment. Excelled in
creating the companies lowest food, beverage, and labor costs.
Education
Bachelors in Exercise Science
Cortland State University, Cortland, NY