EXPERIENCED RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Proven Restaurant Manager with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of restaurant operations. A dynamic, results oriented Restaurant Manager offering focused leadership to drive sales and profitability in a highly competitive market. Collaborative management style aimed at providing a unique and rewarding experience for customers and building a loyal client base. Continually strives for excellence in performance goals. Knowledge and expertise in:
P&L Accountability
Purchasing/Inventory Management
Quality Assurance / Control
Facilities / Safety Management
Customer Service / Guest Relations
Cost Containment / Control
Policy and Procedures
Team Building / Staff
Proven communication and conflict resolution skills, both with guests and staff, ensuring equitable outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Computer System Experience:
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
POS systems including Aloha
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Bob Evans Indianapolis 2014-2019
Family dining, $10.00 average check; seating capacity for 120 customers
Restaurant Manager
Oversees full service restaurant with an extended menu and managed staff up to 20 employees. Responsible for employee schedules, purchasing/controlling inventory, food quality with attention to budget guidelines. Detail-oriented, efficient, and professional approach focused on maintaining a family friendly environment and customer happiness. Provided catering services to area businesses, organizations and hotels increasing sales by 30%.
Culvers, Indianapolis, IN 2010-2014
Family dining, $8.00-$10.00 average check; seating capacity for 120. 30 staff and 4 managers
General Manager
Oversee full service restaurant with an extended menu and managed staff up to 30 employees including 4 managers. Directed general restaurant operations.
Recent Accomplishments
Winner of the 2012 Culvers Pinnacle Award
From October 2011 to October 2012 increased net sales by $189,000. A record year for the store.
Received a commendation from Craig Culver, owner of Culvers, for creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
Steak-N-Shake, Indianapolis, IN 2009-2010
Family dining $8.00-$10.00 average check; seating capacity for 90. 30 staff
Store Manager
Oversee full service restaurant and managed staff up to 30. Monitored food quality to ensure guests had an enjoyable experience. Responsible for restaurant schedules, accountable for profit and loss statements.
Flying J. Country Market, Lebanon IN 2004 to 2009
Family dining / complete meal concept / $10.00 – $15.00 average check; seating capacity for 160. 30 staff
Store Manager
Oversee full service restaurant and manage a staff of up to 30 employees.
While at Flying J some major accomplishments were:
Introduced an efficient system to improve communication between front & back house staff
Streamlined procedures to ensure efficient management and maintenance of stock levels
Commended by the company vice president for creating memorable dining experiences for guests
Proved highly adept at creating numerous popular and innovative menus
Jacquelyn Perry
Panera Bread
Manager
6055 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Rhonda Clark
Bob Evans
General Manager
8350 Windfall Ln Camby, IN 46113
317-***-**** (work)
317-***-**** (cell)
John Whitham
Bob Evans
General Manager
900 N Morton St, Franklin, IN 46131
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317-***-**** (cell)