CHARLES SMITH
**** ****** **** ******, *******, FL 32807
407-***-**** / ****************@*****.***
SUMMARY AND SKILLS
Objective
To acquire and maintain a management career within the restaurant/dining industry, and through combined synergies meet and exceed company expectations, while ensuring superior customer service and employee satisfaction
Skills/Goals:
Accounting/Budgeting, Documentation, Payroll, Scheduling, Training Programs, Personnel Management, Menu Planning and Pricing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master Concession air- Orlando, FL
Assistant GM Manager
2023-Preasnt
Adhere to all MCA/Brand operating procedures and ensure that they are adhered to by all shift supervisors and employees
Attend and contribute to management meetings as required
Schedule and Lead Pre-shift/Post-shift meetings on a regular basis and post communications to staff
Ensure that all supervisor/employee duties and assignments are performed and completed in a timely manner
Record deliveries; receive and reconcile inventories with purchase orders
Work to ensure all food/beverages/bakery are in stock, the correct items are displayed on all counters and inside display coolers; and all perishable items are stored at the correct temperatures prior to serving
Complete daily reporting to accurately reflect any MCA/Brand procedures & documentation
Suggest and implement strategies that can lead to increased revenue
Ensure all cash payments are received, recorded and a receipt is provided to the customer
Ensure that an end of night report is completed to ensure correct recording of all transactions
Ensure that all cash items are balanced and accounted for daily
Ensure cash handling of register, deposits and safe
Ensure the restaurant, market, and bar are always kept to a high level of cleanliness
Ensure that all waste, transfers to other locations, promotional stock, breakages, and spillages are documented
Monitor and ensure orientation, training, development and performance management of supervisors and crew
Assist staff when required at busy periods
Complete a weekly staff schedule; ensure fair distribution of hours to all staff; use most cost-effective staffing schedules; adhere to staffing budget
Assess employee/supervisor strengths and career development
Ensure that all staff are punctual and attired correctly
Meet with problem performers regularly and discuss/document areas of improvement
Record any accidents/injuries/illnesses that occur, no matter how minor, by using the appropriate accident reporting procedures
Ensure that menu briefings and quizzes are carried out regularly with all staff
Work closely, and communicate with the GM to always ensure a smooth operation
Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Communicate staff performance issues, training, and development needs to GM on a regular basis
Maintain a high level of service for all guests
Deal with complaints in an efficient and courteous manner
Communicate any service/guest issues to the GM
Perform any other duties as directed by the GM
Maintains total accountability including labor cost, budgets, and projections
Maintains food and beverage costs per budgetary standards
FOH/BOH repair, light bulb replacement, general organization, and cleanliness
Perform safety inspections and document results and shortfalls
Responsible for ensuring all storerooms and loading areas are clean and always organized Chili’s Grill & Bar - Winter Park, FL
Assistant GM Manager/GM
2021-2023
Lead and direct the work of the management team including scheduling
Assigning responsibilities and setting expectations, performance evaluations, coaching and accountability
Plan and implement weekly, monthly and yearly financial budgets
Drive business results by utilizing Chili's systems to effectively control costs
Drive Guest engagement within the four walls of the restaurant while developing relationships within the community
Orlando VA Medical Center - Orlando, FL
Assistant Chief, Canteen Services
2015-2021
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine pricing, labor and overhead while ensuring adherence to all VCS guidelines/policies
Oversight of personnel management (performance standards/appraisals, scheduling, leave approval) and effects personnel actions in accordance with VCS structure
Menu planning and food utilization based on anticipated guests, nutritional value, popularity and cost
Counseling of employees on job performance, direct training programs, and evaluation of staff nutritional compliance based on accepted industry standards
Monitoring of budgets and payroll records, review of financial transactions to ensure expenditures are authorized and within budget
Creation of weekly schedules within budget adherence
Execution of P&L daily, weekly, and monthly reports Aramark - Central Florida
Regional Coach/Trainer/General Manager
2014-2015
Oversight of implementation of new restaurants to operations manuals - Creation of new accounts with various applicable vendors for daily operations
Ensuring new locations are set for daily business by coordination of new store team on administration of reports and accounting
Execution of interviews/hiring of new employees and of all necessary onboarding documentation
Application and acquisition of all applicable/necessary licenses/permits for opening and daily operations Magic Burgers, LLC - Central Florida
General Manager
2013-2014
Review of menus and analyzation of recipes to determine pricing, labor and overhead while ensuring nutritional standards based on accepted industry guidelines
Monitoring of budgets and payroll records; review of financial transactions to ensure expenditures are authorized and within budget
Execution of weekly schedules with budget hours
Oversight and execution of budget plan for fiscal years 2013-2014 - P&L daily and weekly reports
Counseling of employees on job performance; administration of training programs; staff evaluations Universal Orlando - Orlando, FL
Food & Beverage Assistant Manager
2007-2013
Review of menus and recipes to determine pricing, labor and overhead while supervising four team captains and 85 team members
Oversight of two units and three remote units totaling over $6.5 million dollars annually
Menu planning and food utilization based on anticipated guest count, nutritional value, popularity, and cost
Evaluation of staff job performance; coordination of direct training programs
Monitoring budgets and payroll records; review of financial transactions to ensure expenditures are authorized and within budget
Creation of weekly schedules within budget adherence
Assistance of creation with the budget for fiscal years 2012-2013 as well as daily and weekly P&L reports EDUCATION
University of Wexford / Graduated January 2001 Business Administration