Executive Culinary & Hospitality General Manager

CYNTHIA MOTTON

Houston, TX • 832-***-**** • *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Executive-level culinary and hospitality leader with proven success in launching restaurant concepts, leading high-volume operations, and executing high-profile catering events. Generated over $2M in revenue within one year while managing teams of 30+ employees and optimizing cost structures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OTG Management — Multi-Unit General Manager (May 2026 – Present)

Oversee daily operations across multiple high-volume food and beverage locations within George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Lead and develop front-of-house and back-of-house teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment

Manage staffing, scheduling, labor controls, inventory, and guest service standards

Ensure compliance with food safety, airport regulations, and company operational standards

Drive team performance through leadership, accountability, coaching, and hands-on operational support

Maintain excellent guest experience standards while managing high-volume traffic and time-sensitive service operations

Support financial goals through cost control, operational efficiency, and strong team execution

Toast of the Town Brunch — General Manager / Executive Chef (May 2025 – March 2026)

Launched restaurant from concept to full operation

Generated over $2M in revenue within first year

Managed team of 30+ employees across FOH and BOH

Served 200+ covers per day on weekends

Reduced food and labor costs by 20%

Oversaw full P&L, operations, and compliance

Catering by Culinaire — Kitchen Manager (2016 – 2021)

Led catering operations for high-profile clients and large-scale events

Executed upscale events requiring precision, presentation, and premium service standards

Designed customized menus and coordinated full event execution

Managed teams and logistics for seamless service delivery

Maintained strict quality, timing, and client satisfaction expectations

Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club — Kitchen Manager / Culinary Lead (2023–2025)

Reduced food cost by 10%

Led kitchen operations and team performance

Homeslice Pizza — Kitchen Manager / Culinary Lead (2022–2023)

Reduced waste by 15%

Managed high-volume kitchen and staff

Gold Standard Catering — Owner & Executive Chef (2015–Present)

Built and operated successful catering business serving private and corporate clients

EDUCATION

Houston Community College — Culinary Arts, 2017

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