Executive Restaurant Operations & P&L Leader

Chris Genor

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive General Manager

BlackSalt Restaurant – Washington, DC August 2022 – August 2026

• Lead operations for a Michelin-rated, Wine Spectator Award–winning seafood restaurant known for exceptional service and culinary excellence.

• Oversaw all departments, including the adjacent BlackSalt Fish Market, an upscale retail seafood operation, and Black Coffee, a neighborhood café offering curated food and beverage options.

• Directed all hiring, training, and team development for FOH and BOH across three distinct concepts.

• Maintained strict financial controls, managed vendor relationships, and ensured consistency across high-volume dining and retail environments.

• Curated and managed wine, beer, and cocktail programs to align with seasonal menus and elevated guest expectations.

Director of Operations

Coyote Grill – Fairfax, VA August 2020 – July 2022

• Controlled Profit & Loss, cash handling, security procedures, inventory, and financial reporting; took action to maintain and monitor P&L across all categories.

• Managed multiple teams and pivoted business strategy and operating standards in response to COVID-19.

• Developed new revenue streams by partnering with the U.S. military and launching commissary operations at Andrews Air Force Base and the Pentagon.

• Expanded food truck operations by acquiring an additional vehicle and overseeing operations, licensing, and marketing—growing sales from $100K to $500K annually. Clyde’s Restaurant Group – Washington, DC

1998–2004 & November 2017 – August 2020

Assistant General Manager – Old Ebbitt Grill December 2018 – August 2020

• Oversaw full operations for one of the top-5 grossing privately owned restaurants in the U.S.

• Led service bar renovations and implementation.

• Increased liquor, beer, and wine sales by 18%.

• Supervised 39 bartenders, conducted quarterly performance reviews, and created schedules.

• Analyzed business patterns to adjust staffing levels appropriately in downtown DC.

• Managed alcohol inventory and cost controls.

General Manager – Clyde’s of Georgetown 1998 – 2004

• Managed daily operations of a $6M/year restaurant.

• Launched incentive projects that increased individual sales by 10%. Director of Restaurants

Northwood Hospitality Group/Cheeca Lodge & Spa – Islamorada, FL 2016 – November 2017

• Directed operations of five outlets, banquet services, and in-room dining.

• Monitored budgets, payroll, and operational expenses.

• Hired, coached, and developed managers and hourly staff.

• Maintained financial controls of F&B department. General Manager

Rapoport’s Restaurant Group – Boca Raton, FL 2015 – 2016

• Modeled and taught efficiency and effective work habits through ongoing training.

• Reduced production costs by 25%, and helped increase revenue by: o 10% in Q1

o 25% in Q2

o 32% in Q3

o 120% in Q4 — resulting in $80K gross profit for the year.

• Increased guest count by 10,000 and raised per-person average by $3. General Manager

Telluride Ski Resort / Vail Resorts – Telluride, CO

• GM (2009 – 2010): Managed multiple unit resort sites; increased sales by 35% through improved procedures and guest service.

• Manager (2007 – 2009): Maintained inventory for nine outlets; oversaw daily logistics.

• GM (2010 – 2014): Oversaw multi-unit operations with consistent guest service standards.

General Manager

Terra Cotta Restaurant – Tucson, AZ 2005 – 2007

• Managed operations of a $3M/year restaurant; recipient of Wine Spectator Award for Exemplary Wine List.

• Introduced banquet services in collaboration with La Paloma Golf Resort to drive revenue.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Co-Owner

Atmosphere Spa – Telluride, CO 2006 – 2018 (sold)

• Conducted pre-acquisition due diligence, including valuation and business model validation.

• Post-acquisition: developed staffing models, management coaching, and business strategy.

• Advised on seasonal business cycles specific to a resort town economy.

• Spearheaded community fundraising and outreach events including: o Telluride Angel Baskets

o American Cancer Society Climb to Conquer Cancer

o Telluride AIDS Benefit

EDUCATION

George Washington University – Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts

International School of Brussels – Brussels, Belgium TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite • PeopleSoft • Foodtrak • KRONOS • JONUS • HotSchedules • Paycom

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