ZED SMYTH

***** ****** ****** **., ******** Beach DE 19971 . 484-***-**** .

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RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER

Service-focused and cost-conscious with strong expertise in front and

back of house operations to establish a welcoming, energetic dining

atmosphere.

Solid history of success building high-energy service and culinary teams to

ensure optimum guest experience. Excel at increasing check averages through

strategic up-selling of food, wine, and alcohol. Adept in all facets of

operations to include food quality and presentation, safety and sanitation

compliance, budget administration, and inventory management. Developed a

rapport with vendors, corporate management, and community organizations to

improve brand image and maximize revenues.

Core Competencies Include:

Dynamic Guest Experience, Menu Planning, Cost Reduction/Waste Management,

Vendor Management, Contract Negotiations, Leadership, FOH & BOH Operations,

Inventory Control, Advertising & Promotion, Budget Writing, P & L

Management, Safety & Sanitation Compliance

Work Experience:

Hobo's Restaurant & Bar, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

GENERAL MANAGER 9/2009 - present

Held full accountability for front of house team, coordinating with owner

to schedule staff and align operations with business and regulatory

requirements. Work hand in hand with owner to hire and train all staff.

Implement and maintain all bar par levels; create & implement food &

beverage specials. Manage purchasing and inventory control to ensure

sufficient levels of high quality product with minimal waste. Collaborate

with owner to implement business strategies and menu concepts. Ensure

pleasurable dining experience for guests.

Jellybeans Southside Jam, Allentown, Pennsylvania

GENERAL MANAGER 5/2005 - 3/2009

Held full accountability for kitchen, bar, and service teams, coordinating

with managers to schedule staff and align operations with business and

regulatory requirements. Conducted evaluations, coached staff, and guided

recruitment and training. Booked and negotiated contracts for all

entertainment. Designed and created advertising and marketing strategy.

Managed purchasing and inventory control to ensure sufficient levels of

high quality product with minimal waste. Collaborated with Manager to

implement corporate business strategies and menu concepts; trained kitchen

staff on new menu items.

Sodexo Bethlehem Pennsylvania

GENERAL MANAGER, Allentown Business School Food Service 1/2004-5/2005

MANAGER, Lehigh University Dining Services 8/2001-1/2004

SUPERVISOR, Lehigh University Dining Services 6/1999-8/2001

Oversaw construction and opening of new location, at Allentown

Business School. Hired, trained, supervised, evaluated performance,

and scheduling. Monitored compliance with safety, sanitation, and food

preparation standards. Managed purchasing, inventory control, and

waste, maintaining food cost levels at 32%. Established and continued

contact with vendors. Responsible for all vending services on campus.

Supervised Goodman Stadium and Stabler Arena concessions, student

dining facilities, retail sandwich shop and convenience store.

Controlled all operations for each outlet.

Development:

Micros Computer Systems, Visual Management Security Systems, ServSafe

Training, RAMP Training

References Upon Request

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