Mark Cariello
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
C: 631-***-****
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I am an A+ effective General Manager with over 20 years’ experience opening multiple new stores. Developed countless employees by hip-to-hip coaching, training, and counseling each of them. Promoted these individuals to supervisory roles as well as General Managers.
Experience
Cookout
General Manager
Myrtle Beach, SC
2017-Present
Lead, recognize and train successful talent
Communicate effectively with my team and customers
I thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Multitask
Responsible for hire, train, and manage all team members
Manage food and labor costs
Increased revenues by 175%
Continue to drive down poor customer reviews
Increased retention 33% over the past 2 years
Ensure continual improvement of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
Manage food and labor costs
Provide proper training for team members
Rebuilt a toxic culture into a positive culture
Carolina Restaurant Group
General Manager
Myrtle Beach, SC
2008-2017
Train, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures
Manage food and labor costs
Execute company policies and procedures
Monitor food inventory levels and order product when necessary
Manage and maintain safe working conditions
Manage crew member employees in a manner that maximizes crew retention
Interview and hire team members
Provide proper training for team members
Anticipate and identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective action
Maintain fast, accurate service, provide excellent customer service, and meet and/or exceed both company and customer expectations
Ensure continual improvement of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness
Maximize store sales goals versus budget, including participation in marketing programs
I was given the responsibility of leading the least profitable store out of 82 franchise stores, and increased sales by 250% and margin by 11%. Improved customer satisfaction scores to a company record high, all well decreasing customer complaints and quality issues by 64%.
Dunes Village Resort
Food and Beverage Manager
Myrtle Beach, SC
2006-2008
Managed all the food and beverage operations within budget and to the highest standards
Led the F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training, and appraising talented personnel
Established targets, KPI’s, schedules, policies, and procedures
Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in motivation and teamwork
Complied with all health and safety regulations
Reported to executive management regarding sales results and productivity
I was responsible for all Food and Beverage outlets on a 500-room full-service resort. Opened a highly satisfying and profitable Breakfast Buffet during my First Month on the Job. Over the following 3 months Developed a location on property where I built an outside Tiki bar providing Food and beverages poolside.
Wendy’s
General Manager
Huntington, NY
1995-2006
Training new employees on company policies and procedures and providing ongoing feedback on performance
Implemented effective and purposeful training methods per the companies’ guidelines
Assessed employees’ skills, performance, and productivity to identify areas of improvement.
Drove brand values and philosophy through all training and development activities.
Effectively communicated with team members, trainers, and management.
Followed the curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organization’s goals.
I was hired as Assistant General Manager and within 7 months I was promoted to General Manager and moved to manage a restaurant. In less than 5 years, I became a training restaurant and Pilot store for all District & General Managers for training. I Broke Numerous Sales Records for many years.
Education
Suffolk County Community College 1992-1994 Associate Degree in Business Management
Technology
All Microsoft products, Positouch pos System,