BRADY SILVESTER
**** **** **** *****, *** UT ****7
adxp9j@r.postjobfree.com
PROFFESIONAL SUMMARY
Utilizing over 14 years of multi-level management to take on a dynamic new role. Proven ability to motivate members of staff and improve moral. Excellent leader with a record of keeping employees on task and highly productive. Successful in meeting deadlines and business goals. Detail-oriented with skills needed to lead representatives in a professional manner. A driven individual to cut costs and boost company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Capable of managing multiple locations and large quantities of staff.
EXPERIENCE
California Pizza Kitchen
World Class Training Center General manager Salt Lake City, Utah February 14th 2017-Current (Furloughed due to Covid-19)
Overseeing daily business operations.
Creating and Managing Budgets.
Evaluating performance and productivity.
Training and developing all levels of management for the west coast.
Developing and implementing growth strategies.
Hiring employees.
Improving revenue and profits.
Researching and identifying business growth opportunities.
Generating reports and giving presentations of profits and loss to the region.
Being a mentor for other general managers within region that struggle to hit company goals.
Overseeing contracts with non-profit organizations for fund raising within the community.
Cheesecake Factory
Executive Chef Salt Lake City, Utah April 2013-Feburaury 2017
Created and maintained restaurant’s menu and identity
Ensured food is prepared properly, safely and tastily using recipe development and execution
Purchased food and supplies from vendors approved by company and monitored inventory
Created systems to ensure kitchen and surrounding areas were sanitized and clean in accordance with company standards and health code.
Hire, train and supervise kitchen personnel including prep staff, line cooks, and sous chefs. (managed 75 staff members in the kitchen)
Stay Current on restaurant industry trends
Identify new culinary techniques and presentations
Implemented systems to ensure labor and food costs came in under budget
Outback Steakhouse
Regional Manager Mountain west region (Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii) June 2006-Janurary 2013
Overseen the operational practices of all stores in area, making sure each location runs smoothly, cleanly, and safely.
Created and maintained budgets, coordinate with general management to hit goals.
Deployed useful marketing and sales campaigns to grow profits
Meet regional sales financial objectives by forecasting, scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Expanded company standards on safety, sanitation, and service standards.
Achieved regional operational objectives by deploying information, recommendations, and strategic plans and reviews.
Resolved problems with action plans and completing audits on; service standards, productivity, food quality and financial responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified in Microsoft office 365; share point, web apps, end users.
Certified in Excel; Intermediate, advanced.
Certified in Microsoft word; basic, advanced
Certified in Microsoft power point; basic, intermediate, advanced
Certified in Microsoft word; basic, advanced
Completed classes through BBI University; Grass roots marketing, Customer relations, Organizing and conducting effective meetings, Conflict resolution, Developing and coaching others, Facilitating teamwork, Managing yourself and staff, Business strategy and planning.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Raising star award
GM of the year award
Kitchen of the year 2 years in a row
Most profitable GM
Highest sales increase region