Manager Sales

C. WAYNE HIBBS

**** ******* *****, *******, ******* 30040

Tel. 770-***-****; Fax 770-***-****; Cell 770-***-****

E-mail: ******@*********.***

Summary:

Successful industry professional that is focused to achieve superior

results in the restaurant/hospitality industry. Proven success in managing

all aspects of restaurant operations to include both large corporate chains

as well as a single unit partnership. Proven ability to increase revenue

and profits through staff development, purchasing, cost control, and strong

commitment to customer satisfaction. Possess exceptional communication

skills with both customers and staff. Provide comprehensive and timely

solutions to challenges based on expertise and experience in this

challenging role.

Professional Experience:

Coo Coo's Nest Restuarant

General Manager

July 2010 to Present

. Responsible for all aspects of operations and business office;

staffing, training, development, and motivation, sales growth,

customer accounts

. Developed a weekly food inventory and LBW; dropped food cost to

a 32.4 and LBW cost to a 24.9

. Established a labor cost of 18.5 hourly and a 21.9 with

management

. Developed P&L and forecasting budget

. Leadership skills with proven ability to build relationships

with vendors and associates by setting up rebate programs with food

purveyors and distributors

Santa Fe Cattle Company

Regional Manager

Oct. 2006 to Sept. 2009

. Responsible for 7 restaurants. While overseeing these 7

restaurants, opened 3 new restaurants during 2008

. Responsible for the overseeing of daily operations, sales

growth, cost controls, labor control, interviewing and hiring of new

management

. Average sales volume between 7 restaurants was 2.7 million

. Strong service and hospitality focus and leadership style

General Manager - Restructuring of Restaurant and Management of Facility

Jan. 2004 to Oct. 2006

. Quarterdeck Restaurant - Buford, Georgia

. The Isle Restaurant - Ocean Isle, North Carolina

. Reef Grill - Grand Cayman, BWI

Norman's Landing Restaurant, Cumming, GA

General Manager/Partner

April 1995 to Nov. 2003

. Directed the design and construction of restaurant and selection

of all equipment.

. Holding food costs at a 36.8% and liquor at a 21.2% for 8 years.

. Responsible for all aspects of operations and business office;

staffing, training, development, and motivation.

. Purchased quality products while focusing on cost control and

inventory.

. Determined marketing and advertising promotions.

. Menu development and daily specials.

. Business office, financial reporting, payroll, all aspects of

insurance, cash flow.

. Developed catering capabilities (100-400 guests).

Longhorn Steaks, Atlanta, GA

Regional Manager

August 1983 to Feb. 1995

. Responsible for 11 restaurants. While overseeing these 11

restaurants, opened 10 to 15

new restaurants each year 1991-1994

. Responsible for working with architects and general contractors

on the design and

construction of 41 restaurants within established budgets and

deadlines

Education

Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration; Minor in Marketing

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