DAVID
TILBURY
Restaurant Owner/Operator
CONTACT
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PERSONAL PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE
RESTAURANT OWNER OPERATOR
Tin House Cafe, Knysna South Africa 2017 -2020
-Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing
strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
-Identified areas of improvement in restaurant operations,
staff training, menu development, pricing, and inventory
management
-Created and maintained budgets for food cost, staffing,
overhead expenses, and capitol investments
-Negotiated contracts with vendors for food supplies,
equipment purchases, catering services
RESTAURANT OWNER AND OPERATOR
Beir Mar, St Helenas Bay, South Africa Sep 2012 -2017
-Recruited, trained and maintained a team of employees
to deliver and exceptional customer service
-Maintained financial records such as income statements,
balance sheets, and budget reports
-Oversseen day to day operations including creating
policies and procedures, managing vendors
FRANCHISE OWNER/OPERATOR
. Sausage Saloon, Vredenburg South Africa Sep 2020 -
Present
- Overseen day to day operations including interacting
closely with customers for exceptional customer service,
maintained records, budgets, menu management,
employee schedules, and inspections
-ensured adherence to all local health department
regulations regarding sanitation practices
-Implemented cost saving measures such as energy
conservation initiatives and waste reduction programs
EDUCATION
DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & BUSINESS
University of Natal, South Africa 2000 - 2004
Accomplished franchise and
restaurant owner and operator
with over 30 years of progressive
experience in the industry.
Focused on maximizing profits,
minimizing employee turnover, and
building solid reputation in the
Temecula/Murrieta market.
EXPERTISE
Increasing Revenue
Organization
Project Management
Vendor maintenance
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Excel
Sales Force
Microsoft
Google docs
PERSONAL SKILLS
Creativity
Team building
Communication
Problem Solving
Leadership
Toon yee!