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Operations Leader
Training and Development Customer Service Sales
Dynamic restaurant management professional seeking next opportunity to lead and transform teams. Accomplished in coaching and mentoring teams to achieve customer service excellence while adhering to efficient operational standards to maximize profits. Expert in building rapport and collaborative relationships with clients to provide an impeccable experience. Skilled in providing strategic leadership to implement positive change and increase performance. Highly adept at increasing sales, enhancing team performance, and identifying opportunities for growth.
Increased Sales
Relationship Building
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Hospitality
Project Management
Attention to Detail
Training & Development
Team Management
Financial Management
Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Organized & Detail-Oriented
Process Improvements
Safety Regulations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cutchall Management, Southlake, TX 2016 – Present
General Manager
Successfully manage all operations of a new restaurant while implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies to deliver profitability in under 12 months of opening
Effectively hire and lead a team of new employees, including strategically completing recruiting, employee training and development, and employee engagement to ensure a positive team environment
Develop and mentor staff to deliver impeccable client service to each guest
Collaborated with team to implement and execute programs to drive revenue and customer retention
Cantina Laredo Dallas, TX 2015 – 2016
Operations Manager
Hired, developed, and led staff to ensure an impeccable customer experience and efficient operations
Analytically and strategically managed and implemented controls on scratch recipes
Utilized thorough attention to detail and project management skills to manage schedules, payroll, expenses, budget, and inventory.
Developed and implemented improved procedures and best practices to increase efficiency and productivity
Played an integral, lead role in growing sales annually; selected to lead opening of new location in Los Angeles
Taco Bell, Flower Mound, TX 2013 – 2015
General Manager
Strategically hired new staff and led them through the training program; evaluated performance, and coached new hire development
Ensured a flawless customer experience from start to finish by building strong relationships to ensure client retention
Enforced policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operations
Mimi’s Cafe, Allen, TX 2011 – 2013
Manager and Culinary Manager
Led, developed, and mentored staff members in front of house and culinary team to ensure an excellent dining experience
Leveraged project management skills to oversee facility maintenance, ordering, and inventory
Ordered food and supplies on a weekly basis; monitored invoices from all vendors; continually researched potential areas for growth and improvement to generate sales
Collaborated with team in performance resulting in enhanced productivity and success, higher sales and reduced overall turnover
Arby’s Restaurant, Denton, TX 2004 – 2011
General Manager
Hired, trained, and developed employees to efficiently run restaurant operations while ensuring customers received exceptional care
Executed daily operations and processes of the restaurant, ensuring completion of all tasks in a timely manner
Developed and executed creative marketing and sales strategies that successfully increased sales
Analytically prepared and tracked all sales and budget reports
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Coursework Completed, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Oxford, MS
ServSafe Certification, Active
TABC Certification, Active