Supply Chain General Manager
Resume:
Ashaad
Emamdee
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A seasoned hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in staffing, training, restaurant startups, project management, system implementation, SOP creation, purchasing, and marketing. Proven ability to create dynamic teams that drive strong results and foster growth while creating and maintaining strong culture and brand loyalty. Experience
Director of Operations
The Kitchen Collective
April 2023 – Present
• Oversaw operations for 19 restaurants across 5 states, managing 8 distinct concepts.
• Opened 11 new restaurants within 6 months, establishing foundational departments including accounting, IT and marketing.
• Implemented payroll, HR, inventory management, and uniform ordering systems.
• Negotiated food contracts and developed comprehensive employee handbooks and job descriptions.
• Built and launched websites for all brands and established a commissary to support multiple locations.
• Created branded merchandise and products, alongside systems for spec sheets, SOPs, training materials, and POS implementation.
General Manager
Pink Taco
August 2022 – April 2023
• Increased weekly sales from $75,000 to $200,000 through effective hiring, training, and customer service strategies.
• Managed the restaurant’s transition through two ownership changes and contributed to national rollouts and special projects
• Created stability in market by solidifying team and community engagement
• Creates SOP on future opening of Pink Taco
District Manager
HipCityVeg
January 2020 – June 2022
• Oversaw four stores in Washington, DC, generating $6 million in gross sales.
• Opened two new stores and implemented training systems company-wide. 2
• Turned around underperforming stores, increasing EBITA from -4% to 7%.
• Negotiated company-wide food contracts and established a supply chain and transportation system for DC and NY locations.
• Achieved highest employee retention, raised wages, and implemented comprehensive employment benefits.
Director of Operations
RASA
December 2018 – January 2020
• Developed and implemented SOPs to facilitate company growth and streamlined the supply chain.
Director of Operations
Ben’s Next Door/Upstairs/Chilibowl
April 2016 – December 2018
• Opened three new locations and managed operations across all establishments. Director of Operations Services
&pizza
May 2013 – October 2016
• Led the expansion from 2 to 38 locations along the Eastern Seaboard.
• Managed LTO launches, NSO rollouts, system implementations, and store design from an operations perspective
• A true startup; wore all the hats
Managing Partner
Stones Cove Kitbar
August 2011 – June 2013
• Assisted in launching three locations, gaining expertise in concept development and operational execution.
General Manager & Partner
State House Inn/Piccola Roma
May 2009 – July 2011
• Rescued a struggling inn and restaurant from bankruptcy, remodeled, and successfully sold it after restoring profitability.
Purchasing Manager
Erickson Retirement Communities
August 2002 – June 2009
• Held various roles, culminating in Purchasing Manager, overseeing service operations and supply chain management.
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Skills
• Proficient in Micros, Aloha, Toast POS systems
• Expertise in scheduling software (HotSchedules)
• Strong team leadership and time management
• Conflict management and problem-solving
• System implementation and SOP development
• New store openings and local store marketing
• Purchasing and supply chain management
Education
Associate of Business/Hospitality
Howard Community College
June 2008
It's all about you, Ashaad!
Leadership Approach
When leading others you achieve much while working towards career goals and are genuinely interested in the needs of others.
CONTENT
DETERMINED
People who share your behavioral preferences expend maximum effort to "rise to the top" and demonstrate a strong motivation to succeed. INDIFFERENT
CARING
Individuals similar to you have a keen awareness of how others' think and are skilled at motivating and inspiring others.
Working with Others
When working with groups you possess excellent people skills and readily accept opportunities to collaborate with others.
SHY
OUTGOING
When interacting with coworkers, people similar to you effectively develop relationships with others and are extremely energized in social situations. MAVERICK
TEAM-ORIENTED
Individuals like you possess a strong preference for teamwork and embrace others' contributions and expertise.
Problem Solving
When making a decision you thrive on intellectually challenging work and take an intuitive approach that fosters quick reactions.
STRAIGHTFORWARD
INTELLECTUAL
When solving problems, people like you enjoy solving highly complex problems and enjoy difficult projects requiring a lot of thought. INSTINCTUAL
REALISTIC
People who share your behavioral preferences are extremely aware of "gut feel" and instincts and excel in situations that require subjective judgment. Confidential Report for Ashaad Emamdee
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At work you take calculated risks that could reap high rewards and easily combine information in novel ways.
CAUTIOUS
ADVENTUROUS
Individuals similar to you are comfortable in high-risk situations and are strongly motivated by unknown risks and challenges.
PREDICTABLE
CURIOUS
INVENTIVE
People like you enjoy expressing themselves through the arts and actively seek out new knowledge.
Work Style
In new situations you account for routine details that others may overlook and are able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
UNDEFINED
PRECISE
EXACT
When assigned work tasks, individuals similar to you tend to work in a precise manner and enjoy working with data and specifics.
CONSTANT
QUICK
SPEEDY
People like you exhibit an action-oriented approach to work and perform duties with a sense of urgency.
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