Kim Bourdo
Burlington, Wi. *****
Objective
To obtain a position with a company where the main goal is to successfully provide the guest with superior service while providing an amazing product as well. Additionally, I would like to obtain an advanced level position with a growing competitive company that will provide me with a future of internal and external growth. Work
General Manager, Gordy's Boathouse
March 2020 - December 2020
Multi Unit Operation
Boathouse Restaurant, Shore Shack restaurant, Surf Shack Restaurant, Banquets and Catering 10 million annual Revenue
Developed an additional outside dining area for restaurant diners and Catered events Increased revenue in 2.5 months by 100,000 year over year
Made menu changes and developed the Chef to manage his food cost better to increase profitability by 10%.
Minimized waste, Improved Front and Back of the house communication to minimize errors, and Shared feedback from our guests with the associates to provide a better overall experience and increased the bottom line.
. We had one of the most profitable periods in property history during a covid Summer in 2020. Due to covid however the restaurant recently closed due to lack of business with the loss of the outside dining space but plans to reopen in May 2021. The operation will reopen as a seasonal operation only in 2021. General Manager, Bakers Square Restaurant, ABR Holdings January 2018 - November 2019
Fast pace family restaurant
2 Million annual revenue
Decreased payroll percentage by 8%
Increased sales by 5% by developing a local business catering mainly for lunches
Trained staff to listen to their customers and guide them through their dining experience. Providing the opportunity for increased sales and return business. General Manager, Vero International Cuisine
November 2015 - January 2018
Upscale Destination restaurant
2.5 Million annual sales
Created and developed a new Banquet and Catering department
Increased revenue, providing Catering $35,000 and Banquets $47,000 annually
Restructured the look and menu of the restaurant and lounge
Was awarded Best Restaurant in Racine in 2017 on Trip Advisor
Increased total revenue by 35% in the first year Asst. Director of Food & Beverage, Crowne Plaza Milwaukee West Nov. 2013 - October 2015
Restaurant, Lounge, Banquets and Catering
9 Million annual revenue
Develop and Implement Offsite Catering
Increased Sales by 50,000 in the first 6 month through driving catering to off site meetings
Improved the look and menu in the restaurant to drive more locals to a hotel restaurant Multi Unit Hospitality Manager, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa April 1994 - Nov. 2013
Director of Restaurants (13 outlets)
11 Million annual revenue
Increased Profitability by 1.2 million
Three full service restaurants, two fine dining restaurants, three lounges, a coffee shop, room service, pool area restaurant & bar and two satellite food & beverage operations (Ski & Golf).
Developed large party event space and large party menus for Restaurant Outlets
Annual Speaker for Gateway College on hospitality management
Company Management Trainer (Multiple Marcus properties)
MIT Recruitment, Training and Development
Sales & Catering
Develop & Implement Restaurant Banquets & Catering (Create DNA)
Social Event Specialist
Menu design & specs
Theme design for Specialty events
Off Site Catering for local events
Certificates Education
Serve Safe Certified Gateway Technical College
Responsible Beverage Service
Fire Safety
Successful Hiring
Hospitality Management
Delphi (banquet & catering program