Kenneth Weiss

North Fort Myers, FL *****

adxy53@r.postjobfree.com

+1-217-***-****

I have over 25 years in free standing restaurants as well as 15 years in catering. I have opened 4 differant restaurants. I have done catering events from 5 to 1500 guest as well as over 600 weddings. I would be an asset to any company that strives for excellence. Work Experience

General Manager

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Cape Coral, FL

May 2022 to Present

Took over th Cape Corral store to bring the service level up to par. Hired and trained new staff to bring the service level to the highest point possible starting with the attitude of all staff. I maintained a 16% labor cost and a 29% food cost as well. In the short time I was ther we doubled the Catering revenue. Changing the appearance of the store and overall attitude of the staff leading by example raised our GSP to a steady 93%.

General Manager (GM)

McAlisters Deli - Springfield, IL

April 2020 to November 2021

I was hired to clean up store from employees to the appearance of location. After going through a month long training program I was given my store. In a 2 month span I have achieved their expectations and then some. MY sales have grown by 41.6% during a pandemic where others have declined or even closed. I am consistently below company standard's in food cost as well. We are well on our way of regaining the trust of the public . Their GSI scores were at 39% when I started and now we are at 84% with company requiring ing a minimum of 80%. All of this in a 2 months span. I have completely hired a new staffed and trained them to be successful .

General Manager

The Pasta House Company - Springfield, IL

August 2018 to August 2019

Started during opening and design

Did all hiring

Held training classes

All accounts payable and receivable

Day to day activities

Kitchen Manager

Abes Hideout - Springfield, IL

October 2017 to August 2018

Maintaining food quality

Food cost

Inventory

Owner/Operator

The Gallery - Springfield, IL

2006 to 2015

Implemented and oversaw all phases of day to day operations of event promotions

• Managed food and beverage production

• Maintained financial reconciliation

Director of Operations

VCI - Tucson, AZ

2004 to 2006

Collaborative work with faculty, staff and students

• Maintained community relations

• Managed funding for student schooling

• Provided information for students regarding funding and job placement General Manager

The Adobe Cafe - Marana, AZ

1999 to 2003

Designed and managed 2 dining establishments including bar

• Created layout of restaurant and menu

• Responsible for accounts payable / receivable

• Trained and supervised staff of 25

Director of Catering

The Other Place - Tempe, AZ

1994 to 1999

Sales and marketing of corporate and private event planning

• Hired, fired, trained and supervised staff of 50

• Managed ordering and set-up of AV equipment

• Oversaw kitchen operations

Education

High school or equivalent in Sales and Marketing

University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ

Skills

• Scheduling

• Operations

• training

• Payroll

• Inventory

• Inventory Management

• Team Building

• Microsoft Word

• Workforce Development

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Event Planning

• Culinary Experience

• Profit & Loss

• Catering

• Restaurant Experience

• Office Management

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

MAST Permit

Food Handler Certification

Bartender License

OLCC Service Permit

TABC Certified

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