Leon Barnett
Wilmington, DE
abm263@r.postjobfree.com
_______________________________________CAREER
OBJECTIVE________________________________________
Seeking opportunity to share my management and operations skills and to
make a significant contribution to the success of an organization
___________________________________PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE____________________________________
Scrimmages Restaurant & Sporting Pub
11/2005-present
Wilmington, DE
Owner and Operator
. Perform tasks involved in owning and operating a premier casual dining
full service restaurant with sales volume of 2 million annual sales
. Lead, develop and inspire team to ensure excellence in guest
satisfaction
. Develop and implement marketing plan and programs to meet/exceed sales
targets
. Implement budget and manage P&L of the operations by following
cash/control security, reviewing financials and taking appropriate
action
. Conduct performance appraisals, ensuring appropriate goals are set for
each associate
. Extensive experience with cost control, labor control and
merchandising
. Hire and train new employees, coach and counsel associates including
issuing appropriate disciplinary action
. Perform all scheduling and payroll processes. Ensure that the
restaurant is operating within appropriate staffing levels
. Enforce standards and rules for OSHA, safety, cleanliness, and
sanitation
. Prospect and negotiate with groups for events in the restaurant
. Supervise restaurant staff in the delivery of services while
overseeing the quality of food and beverage
. Demonstrate continued success increasing restaurant sales and profit
margins
1492 Hospitality Group
1997-2005
General Manager
Klondike Kate's Saloon and Restaurant
Newark, DE
. Managed operations front and back office of full service restaurant
and bar with over 3.7 million in annual sales
. Developed staff using team building techniques and interpersonal
skills
. Purchasing, staffing, daily operations, bookkeeping
. Sales analysis including extensive knowledge of profit and loss
. Creation and management of annual budget
. Managed inventory, entertainment, and private functions of up to 100
guests
1492 Hospitality Group/Empire Golf
2000-2002
Pine Hill Golf Club
General Manager
Pine Hill, NJ
. Grand Opening General Manager for a full service upscale restaurant
and pub with banquet facilities for 250 guests in a brand new state of
the art 43,000 square foot clubhouse.
. Responsible for hiring of staff, implementation of policies and
procedures, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and daily operations.
This business was operated under a management contract between 1492
Hospitality Group and Empire Golf
1492 Hospitality Group
1995-1997
General Manager
Kid Shelleen's Charcoal House & Saloon
Wilmington, DE
. Responsible for all aspects of operating a full service upscale casual
restaurant and bar with over 3.6 million in annual sales.
. Developed staff using team building techniques and interpersonal
skills
. Purchasing, staffing, daily operations, bookkeeping, creating an
annual budget, inventory, entertainment, and private functions. (up to
75)
Caf Riviera 1990-
1995
Wilmington, DE
General Manager/Bartender
. Purchased and managed inventory of liquor and dry goods
. Wrote schedules for front of house staff
. Management of bar and dining room staff
. Met with food and liquor sales representatives
. Provided exceptional customer service using strong interpersonal and
communication skills
____________________________________________EDUCATION_______________________
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Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA 1982-1985
Major: English Literature
Minor: Political Science
Penn State University
Abington, PA 1985-1986
Major: Real Estate
Minor: Finance
Licensed PA Real Estate Salesperson (in escrow)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Inventory Management Software