Nadia Bucholtz
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
py3gwh@r.postjobfree.com
General Manager Dec 2009-July 2010
Joes’ Crab Shack, Merrillville Indiana
Managed weekly unit sales of 77K.
Responsible for training and development of 100 employees.
Manage the recruitment and selection process for all employees
Create recruiting tools including guides for maximum results
Implement continuing training and education for all employees
Evaluate compensation for new positions and existing ones
Exceeded expectations on P&L and loss prevention
Reduced controllable expenses (food cost, labor cost, liquor, beer and wine).
Received high praise and acknowledgement from VP for improving SMG scores, sales, sanitation, employee relations and leadership within 3 months
Director of Catering and Banquets 1983-2009
General Manager/District Manager
Villa Santaniello Restaurant and Banquet Facility, Stevensville, Michigan
Managed every level of Food Service Management, including staffing, training, marketing, sales, and day to day administration; purchasing and inventory
Increased Bar sales by over 20% and decreased theft by 10% with systems
Initiated start up of Banquet Facility seating over 400 guests, utilizing pre opening expertise; bridal consulting
Increased sales by over 40% in 2 years and decreased cost of labor by 10%
Decreased employee turnover rate by 25% in 2 years
Created partnerships with schools, community leaders, and corporations
Organized the successful completion of hundreds of events from start up to completion, using organizational expertise and multi tasking ability
Recognized for exceeding customers expectations; voted “best restaurant” in SW MI; Featured in “Everybody loves pizza” for best pizza in SW MI
Lead team building, communication, professionalism and customer service skills and cultural competency
Provide ongoing direction to staff to ensure customer service exceeds expectations
Responsible for maintaining overall Hospitality budget; labor tracker
Develop strong relationships with vendors and community and through constant communication and feed back
Manager, Dining on Call/Room Service
Morrison, the Compass Group, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; New Prentice Women’s Hospital Chicago, Illinois July 2007-May 2008
Managed food service in new hospital with over 300 beds; managed staff of 60 employees
Director of Food Service Operations/District Manager
American Food and Vending, UPS Plant Hodgkin’s, Illinois May 2005-July 2007
Built strong and lasting relationships with customers, clients and vendors
Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Business Administration
Patricia Stevens Career College Certificate Public Relations
Serv Safe Certified CPR Certified