Danny L. Davis

***** ********* ****. *. #*-*** Largo, FL 33773 acv39c@r.postjobfree.com 407-***-****

~ General Manager ~

A results-oriented General Manager/Managing Partner with 20+ years of restaurant experience. Proficient creating and implementing programs to change processes and procedures to increase efficiencies and cut costs. Strong track record of delivering revenues and profits by developing, marketing, financing, and providing appealing restaurant service and managing staff. Adept at selecting, assigning, scheduling, supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned personnel. Excellent communicator with the innate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. Proven expertise in:

Employee Retention

Team Leading

Interpersonal Skills

Merchandising

Financial Management

Inventory Control

Customer Service

P&L

Training & Mentoring

Human Resources

Food Safety

Marketing Promotions

Professional Experience

Bonefish Grill – Hilton Head, SC

Managing Partner, 9/2010 to 3/2016

Lead restaurant-level operations through a team of managers and team members. Ensure a fully-staffed restaurant with trained employees. Create strategies designed to increases sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs. Oversees sanitary practices and maintenance of the entire restaurant and premises, as well as all restaurant administrative requirements.

Key Contributions:

Demonstrates leadership enabling team to provide a competitively superior dining experience.

Maximize restaurant sales and profits through impeccable guest service and efficient cost controls.

B. Murray Blue Cross Blue Shield – Longwood, Fl

Independent Sales Agent, 8/2009 to 9/2010

Contacted potential clients to expand customer base. Interviewed prospective clients to obtain data about financial resources and to discuss existing coverage. Explained features of various policies. Analyzed clients’ current insurance policies and suggested additions or changes. Customized insurance programs to suit individual clients. Coordinated policy renewals and assisted policyholders with claims settling.

DLD Holdings, LLC – Orlando, FL

Acquisitions & Sales Professional, 3/2008 to 9/2010

Built relationships with current client base and prospected to build new customer relationships. Collaborated with other team members on customer communication to drive revenue growth.

Salt Island Chop House & Fish Market – Orlando, FL

General Manager, 8/2007 to 3/2008

Performed all financial duties, including accounts receivables and payable and reconcile cash daily. Oversaw all staff training and create and implement new policies and procedures. Maintained vendor relations and schedule promotions and events. Provided exceptional customer service.

Key Contribution:

Demonstrated leadership enabling team to provide a competitively superior dining experience.

Millers Ale House Restaurants Inc. – Orlando, FL

General Manager, 4/1994 to 1/2006

Managed all business disciplines, from hiring, and training staff members to inventory, marketing, and promotions. Led all daily business operations.

Key Contributions:

Promoted to General Manager in just under two years.

Awarded General Manager of the Year by Millers Ale House Restaurants in 2002.

Drove $5.5M in sales to $6.1M within one year and maintained an upward projection for eight years.

Selected as one of the top 25 Sports Bars in America by Sports Illustrated magazine for 2005.

Education and Certification

CADD/CAM, Florida Technical College, Orlando, FL

General Studies, Seminole State College, Sanford, FL

Servsafe Manager Certification (Current)

References Available Upon Request

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