Objective
A proven results oriented leader where development of people and taking care of the company brand is always top priority. A talented individual whose interests include quality goods/ services, to cultivate rapport with customers, guests, and fellow employees thus adding value and improving the business climate. Multitasker with strong marketing, results proven accomplishments. I am looking for advancement opportunities and to apply my extensive skill set to help your business grow to the optimal next level.
Skills
Adaptive and responsible leader, competent and self-motivated
Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize to meet deadlines
Conversationally fluent/ bilingual in English and Spanish
Experienced with food safety State rules and regulations and accident prevention in the workplace
Experience
General Manager • ZAMA Latin American Cuisine • June 2022 to present
Lead a staff of 24 hourly team members in the front of the establishment. Responsible for a 4.6 million dollar a year business. In my tenure, I balance the duties of restaurant safety and sanitation while adhering to relative rules and regulations. Key responsibilities include service etiquette, wine service and training programs.
Senior General Manager • Firehouse Rosedale Station • March 2018 to June 2022
Lead a staff of 72 hourly team members, 2 hourly supervisors and 3 managers. Responsible for a 3.4 million dollar a year business. In my tenure, I balanced the duties of restaurant safety and sanitation while adhering to relative rules and regulations. Key responsibilities included menu development, establishing labor costs, food costs, recording accounts payable, accounts receivables, communicating and creating employee/ manager schedules, master level marketing, community fundraisers, facilities, top line sales and bottom line profits always exceeding prior year goals
General Manager • California Pizza Kitchen • February 2011 – March 2018
Lead a staff of 76 hourly team members, 2 hourly supervisors and 3 managers. Responsible for a 3.0 million dollar a year business. In my tenure, I balanced the duties of restaurant safety and sanitation while adhering to relative rules and regulations. Key responsibilities included menu development, establishing labor costs, food costs, recording accounts payable, accounts receivables, communicating and creating employee/ manager schedules, master level marketing, community fundraisers, facilities, top line sales and bottom line profits always exceeding prior year goals
Assistant General Manager • BJ’s Restaurants • April 2006 – December 2010
Worked with a staff of 105 hourly team members, 1 hourly supervisor, 4 managers and 2 brewers. In my tenure, I was responsible for managing labor, food and beverage costs at the Oxnard brewery location. This was a fast paced environment with a vast menu concept. Strong management skills were developed while employed and I was passionate about and enjoyed time working with this concept.
Education
Certified Food Handler (CalCard) • Valid Through 2022 • Current/Updating
Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training • Valid Through August 2022 • Current/Updating
Volunteer Experience or Leadership
American Cancer Society Volunteer Fundraising Area Director
Make a Wish Foundation Fundraising
References
Current references are available upon request:
Mary Momoa: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Courtney Chambers: Records Analyst
Susan Young: California Pizza Kitchen General Manger
Kevin Secky: California Pizza Kitchen Managing Partner
Eric Heider: California Pizza Kitchen Regional Beverage Manager