Brian Porter

Tampa, FL *****

adzroo@r.postjobfree.com

+1-713-***-****

Restaurant General Manager with a winning attitude and desire to deliver a exceptional dining experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Kitchen Manager

Applebee's - Tampa, FL

December 2020 to January 2023

Maintain food cost, kitchen equipment, keep payroll in balance and maintain all kitchen equipment. Kepp restaurant within monthly targets and expected goal s. General Manager

Airport Retail Group - Saint Paul, MN

November 2019 to April 2020

Worked as General Manager at the Chic File A at Minneapolis St. Paul airport. Supervisor for 35 employees and worked with employees union to achieve optimum employee participation and build a team. General Manager

Fuddrucker's - Bloomington, MN

December 2013 to December 2018

Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets. Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality. Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives. Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week. Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees. Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Kitchen Manager

Applebee's - San Antonio, TX

April 2005 to June 2013

Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met. Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met. Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training. Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training. Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees. Counseled and disciplined staff when necessary. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Education

High school diploma in Management

San Antonio College - San Antonio, TX

Angelo State University - San Angelo, TX

Skills

• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)

• Restaurant Management

• Recruiting

• Food Safety

• Kitchen Management Experience

• Profit & Loss

• Labor Cost Analysis

• Retail Management

• Human Resources (2 years)

• Purchasing (8 years)

• Accounts Receivable

• Forecasting (8 years)

• Assistant Manager Experience (10+ years)

• POS (10+ years)

• Catering (8 years)

• Payroll (3 years)

• Pricing (8 years)

• Culinary Experience (8 years)

Military Service

Branch: United States Marine Corps

Service Country: United States

October 1988 to October 1992

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

December 2020 to December 2025

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