Manager

Brandon Baxter

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-baxter-a0494666/ Seeking opportunities in a multi-unit management or food sales management role EXPERIENCE

Apple, Manager, 2015 - Present

• Management of daily operations and labor scheduling for 140 employees

• Leading with vision and purpose to build lasting customer relationships

• Proven ability to drive amazing customer experiences and results through team development

• Experience with diplomatically managing multiple commitments to customers and staff

• Ability to adapt to challenges while remaining calm in a constantly changing environment Nordstrom Restaurant Division General Manager, 2009 - 2015

• Responsibilities included leadership and management of the front and back of the house

• Mentored and developed chef, assistant manager and sous chef

• Managed food, expenses, labor cost, inventory, scheduling and development of top talent

• Promoted from the assistant manager 2010, received zero injuries award for 2010

• Team of the year for southeast restaurant division 2012

• #1 in region and #5 in company for sales increase for 2012 #1 in region and #9 in company year to date for 2013

Buca Di Beppo, Assistant Manager, 2007 - 2009

• Assisted in managing the front and back of the house of a high-volume location

• Maintained the highest standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety and sanitation

• Responsible for managing food, expenses, labor cost, inventory, scheduling and developing top talent

• Hired as sous chef, promoted to the assistant general manager in three months

• Created Buca Di Beppo’ first wine pairing dinner promotion EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Apple Management Training Program

Nordstrom Manager in Training Program

Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale, AZ — Associates of Culinary Arts Courses included: Classic cooking methods, Nutrition, Product Quality, Cost Control, Effective Communication Techniques

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Passion and knowledge for quality food and beverage Ability to manage multiple priorities

Building relationships with clients and customers

Managing with vision and purpose

Developing direct reports

Hiring and developing top talent

Customer focus and driving for results

Written and verbal communications

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