FRANK A. BURK
** **** *** *** *****, TX ***** ***************@*****.***
Cell 832-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished Manager with more than 25 years experience successfully
creating and leading
teams with my motivational skills, sense of urgency and an optimistic
can do attitude. Accepting challenges and creating positive solutions
that are focused on company objectives and vision. Seeking an
opportunity to utilize my abilities for a dynamic and diverse company
in order to ensure current and future success in an ever changing
business environment.
Providing: Knowledge, tools, guidance, positive reinforcement and
viable pathways for success.
*Communication ability that is clear and effective for
adherence to company policies & goals.
*Problem analysis and concise decision making for corrective
solutions in all areas.
*Leadership with visionary goals in great service and positive
sales growth.
*Effective Recruiter and trainer for efficient employee placement
and workforce retention.
*Operational success in safety, cash & budget controls, driving
sales and financial analysis.
*Great interpersonal skills for conflict management to create a
positive work environment.
*Administrative Skills in Aloha, Excel, Word, MenuLink, Spanish
and ServSafe Certified.
Experience
General Manager, WPR Sales, Lucille's Kitchen, Kingwood, TX 2014-2015
Responsibilities of menu and product development, cash management,
back office fiscal reports and the efficient coordination of
communication for objective goals at all levels. Ensuring adherence to
budgets for food, labor, waste management and all other operational
areas. Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and
accomplish set objectives. Purchasing, scheduling, inventory,
staffing and training program were implemented. Continual monitoring
of sales for adequate staffing and food production in order to
maximize efficiency while maintaining high quality standards.
General Manager, Genghis Grill, Houston, TX 2012-2014
Operational guidance and direction for maintaining high performance
standards in adherence to
company goals. Overall responsibilities to implement procedures that
optimized results in all areas including purchasing, scheduling,
inventory, employee performance standards, cost controls, budget
adherence, guest satisfaction, promotional agendas, food quality and
recipe standards.
General Manager, Food Systems, Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant, Baytown,
TX 2006-2012
Expanded role as manager over restaurant operations including
catering agenda focusing on increased
sales and restaurant profitability. This provided additional revenue
of at least 10 % with a flow thru of
75% per year because of operational procedures already in place.
Management responsibilities for purchasing, scheduling, inventory,
recruitment, training, coaching, staff development and discipline.
Operational duties of cost controls, budget adherence, guest
satisfaction, problem resolution, safety
awareness, cash management, facility maintenance and other
controllable expenses. Created open communication so that all issues
were addressed timely and professionally. Operational management
for two expansion concepts in areas of staff recruitment, training
program, menu development, facilities and administrative duties.
Operations Manager, C.F.M. Systems, Mo's Bar-B-Que, Humble, TX 2004-
2006
Company officer for this quick-serve style concept. Enabled company
growth and expansion by providing high quality items at a reasonable
price point. Community involvement with local groups and organizations
in order to strengthen brand awareness and patronage. Operational
duties of human resources, administrative and office procedures, cash
management, scheduling and training programs, recipe standards and
cost control initiatives. Doubled company growth over a two year
period with expansion restaurant and production cost saving measures.
General Manager, Food Systems, Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant, Baytown,
TX 1997-2004
Manager over all areas including, hiring, training, schedules,
inventory, cash handling, purchasing, facilities, recipe adherence,
food and labor cost. Maintained low turnover rate while cross training
employees for efficient productivity. Community involvement and
sponsorship ensured local marketing initiatives. Increased Sales by
20% with productivity adjustments and facility renovation.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree, Stephen F. Austin State University,
Nacogdoches, TX