Manager Sales

GREGORY HUSSEY

****-* ** ****** ****** / Charlotte, NC 28210

704-***-**** / ****.******@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryhussey

AKAHANA ASIAN BISTRO, Charlotte, NC (2014 to present) Bartender

• Responsible for mixing and serving beverages and serving food to restaurant guests

• Offer friendly, courteous and professional service at all times while making sure the bar runs smoothly and efficiently

• Maximize bar sales revenue through detailed knowledge of drink and food menus RIGHT TRACK FITNESS TEAM, Charlotte, NC (2014 to present) Founder

• Founded the personal training and nutrition counseling team

• Right Track Fitness Team is passionate about promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and helping clients achieve their fitness goals through one-on-one training, detailed nutrition plans and motivation and support 131 MAIN RESTAURANT, Charlotte, NC (2010 to 2014)

Corporate Trainer / Head Wait / Server / Bartender

• Trained employees in all aspects of Legendary Team Service: serving, responsible alcohol serving, wine knowledge, pairing food and wine, POS systems training, and learning to work in a "team service" atmosphere. Includes grading all tests and coaching and guiding to get to the next level.

• Worked daily to help the restaurant achieve sales growth by proving great service in a timely manner while at the same time establishing regulars and working in a team atmosphere.

• As Head Wait, assisted all servers with financial reports, balanced bar and to-go drawers, and prepared daily accounting report.

VERTIGO PRODUCTIONS, Charlotte, NC (2010 to 2014)

Owner / President

• Founded and established the event planning company

• Hosted parties and events for elite hotels, nightclubs, and private venues

• Managed all aspects of the company from planning and marketing events to hiring staff, handling all financial aspects, including gaining sponsors, and working directly with host and venues ROOM 18 and JADE ASIAN BISTRO, Charlotte, NC (2008 to 2010) Manager / Bar Manager / Bartender

• Developed and implemented plans to grow sales and cliental in two new establishments

• Managed all aspects of bar operations, including ordering, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, payroll, and all aspects of P&L statements, while continually operating under budget and exceeding sales goals

• Communicated daily with owners on day-to-day business items, including schedules, promotions, daily sales, staff evaluations, Facebook and Twitter marketing, and guest retention MONTY’S SEAFOOD GRILL, Charlotte, NC (2007 to 2008) Bar Manager

• Directly responsible for scheduling, inventories, purchasing and ordering all bar-needed materials, marketing, payroll, and P&L budgets

• Directly responsible for weekly entertainment and promotions to grow sales

• Worked directly with owner on preparing and implementing an extensive wine list, including wine tastings and weekly meetings with purveyors

CAROLINA WINGS, Columbia, Lexington, Pawley’s Island, SC (2006 to 2007) Assistant General Manager

• Responsible for departmental management with full staff supervision, scheduling, training, inventory and purchasing while continually developing and implementing new ideas to reach sales goals

• Worked with General Manager and fellow team members to assure a 100% dining experience

• Built catering sales through networking, promotions and in-store events OLIVE GARDEN, DARDEN INC., Columbia & Greenville, SC (2004 to 2006) Service & Sales Manager

• Developed and implemented plans to continually improve guest satisfaction in the areas of server attentiveness, pace of meal and table cleanliness

• Inspired teamwork among managers to build guest counts, sales and performance earnings through providing a superior dining experience for guests

• Daily inventory, scheduling, cash handling, P&L’s, selection and training of all service and culinary team members

RAMADA INN & CONFERENCE CENTER, Clemson, SC (2003 to 2004) Assistant General Manager

• Assisted General Manager in all facets of running a 215-room hotel and conference center while exceeding sales of $1.3 million annually

• Worked directly with Banquet Manager and Sales Manager to assure all functions were coordinated properly to guest satisfaction

• Directly in charge of accounting ledgers, scheduling and large group reservations THE BREWHAUS, Charleston, SC (2000 to 2003)

General Manager

• Directly in charge of all bar and culinary decisions and implementing P&L and inventory systems

• Provided daily direction and coaching to all team members to achieve food and beverage sales targets

• Booked nightly entertainment and handled all marketing and community involvement CHARLESTON HARBOR HILTON & RESORT, Charleston, SC (1996 to 2000) Food & Beverage Manager

• Assisted General Manager in running formal dining room, all banquet service and functions, room service and the casual dining room at the marina

• Directly in charge of all large group banquets, special occasions, nightly specials and staffing EDUCATION

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC

1988-1993

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