Fitzgerald R. Cody
Ranson WV.*****
**************@*****.***
Professional Profile
Manager
I am a results oriented manager with more than 37 years of experience in the food service industry. A decisive and focused leader, I have demonstrated talent for increasing profitability and improving operational efficiency. I build and maintain positive rapport among staff and customers through my dynamic communication. My skills also include being effective at training, motivating and retaining employees as well as implementing corporate strategies and initiatives.
Accomplishments
Macy’s Corp (Martinsburg WV.)
Dec.2020-Now
Warehouse Associate
Stock and organize and shelves,Pick customers orders,
Sun Community (Southport Springs Country Club) Dec. 2016 – Nov.2020
Restaurant Manager
Run daily operations, control controllable, training staff,
Purchasing food/alcohol. Catering events for Sun Community
Residents.
Patriot Pizza (Domino’s Pizza) Jan. 2012 - May 2013
General Manager
Run daily operations, working with safety matters with drivers,
training staff on food handling safety, keeping food cost down,
keeping labor down,
Beef O’ Brady’s Jun. 2011 - Jan. 2012
General Manager
Run daily operations, create specials while controlling
Food cost, bar cost, as well as labor. Train new and old staff
Members. Work on special events planning. Preparing special
Menus.
South Port Springs Club House Jan. 2010 - Jun. 2011
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Run daily operations, create specials while controlling
food cost, bar cost, as well as labor.
Panera Bread, Inc., Saint Louis, Missouri Mar. 2004 - Apr. 2006
Assistant Manager, Manassas Va.
Provided leadership and supervision to restaurant employees
for all aspects of restaurant operations.
Improved standards in the areas of product quality, service
and hospitality, image and maintenance.
Deployed as part of the new store opening team.
Warrenton, VA; Manassas, VA; Gainesville, VA;
Mechanicsville, VA; Arlington, VA.
Eligible for promotion to General Manager.
Bread And Chocolate Inc. Washington, DC Jan. 2001 - Mar. 2002
General Manager
Lowered food costs by 10% in two months.
New store opening manager for 23rd and M St. Location.
Hired and trained staff of 30 for new store opening.
Ruby Tuesdays Inc., Marry Vale, TN Apr. 1995 - Jan. 2001
Assistant Manager, Arlington, Virgina
Lowered liquor costs and retrained bar staff.
Managed the 2nd highest volume store in the chain.
Champion Billiard Sports Cafe Assistant Manager Mar. 1989 - Sep. 1995
Laurel and Rockville, MD
Opened and ran two kitchens.
Assisted in menu development.
Organized group events.
References
Hira Niami Area manager Panera Bread 571-***-****
Derrick Zachary Multi unit manager Starbucks 703-***-****
Steve Pace Jr. General manager Panera Bread 703-***-****
John Driaffaelle, General Manager TGI Fridays 407-***-****
David Steamens, Regional Manager Panera Bread 614-***-****