Dominic Clark
Inglewood, CA *********@*****.*** 714-***-****
Summary
Guest-oriented manager with a proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences while optimizing operational efficiency. Expertise in training and developing teams to excel in fast-paced environments. Skilled in cost management, budgeting, and maintaining high service standards. Experience
Restaurant Manager
Las Brisas November 2023 – December 2024
• Managed annual sales of $15M
• Led a team of 150 employees
• Controlled labor costs at 18% through data-driven staffing adjustments, cross-training, and efficient scheduling
• Maintained liquor costs under 19% by optimizing wine pricing, monitoring inventory, managing orders, controlling pours, and minimizing waste
• Trained 2 managers and 10 team members
• Organized and managed large events, with guest counts ranging from 200-300 people Receiving
Frito-Lay December 2021 – December 2022
Restaurant Manager
Lawry’s (Five Crowns) May 2019 – July 2020
• Managed annual sales of $5M
• Supervised a front-of-house team of 40 members
• Achieved 13% labor cost through strategic cross-training, staffing based on sales forecasts, and team efficiency during cuts
• Trained 2 managers and 12 team members
Dining Room Manager
Las Brisas November 2017 – May 2019
• Oversaw a team of 60-70 team members with $10M in annual sales
• Successfully managed a team through a renovation, hiring and training all new staff
• Maintained labor cost at 12% through careful scheduling, cross-training, and cutting higher-paid positions based on trends
• Controlled beverage costs through effective inventory management, ordering practices, and waste management
• Trained 4 managers and 50 team members
Skills
• Budgeting & Financial Management
• Labor & Cost Control
• Staff Training & Development
• Guest Service Excellence
• Event Planning & Management
• Inventory & Waste Management
• Scheduling & Forecasting
• Cross-functional Team Leadership