Veteran General Manager

Robert Sean Kelley

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Horseheads, NY 14845

Phone 607-***-****

Fax 607-***-****

E-mail *******@*****.***

Objective

Using my experience and expertise to acquire a challenging management position involving all aspects of restaurant operations.

Professional experience

2006 – 2009 Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Ithaca, NY

General Manager

Full Service casual dining. Responsible for all aspects of store management and operations.

2003 – 2005 Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Erwin , NY

General Manager

Opened brand new unit, included complete staff hiring and restaurant setup. Full Service casual dining. Responsible for all aspects of store management and operations.

2000 – 2003 Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Elmira, NY

General Manager

Full Service casual dining. Responsible for all aspects of store management and operations.

1993 – 2000 Pizza Hut Ithaca, NY

General Manager

Full Service, dine-in, carryout and delivery. Responsible for all aspects of store management and operations.

1990 – 1993 Kelley’s Surf The Turf Elmira Heights, NY

General Manager, Banquet & Catering Director

Steak & Seafood fine dining theme restaurant. Responsible for all aspects of operation management, including on and off-premise catering events.

1986-1989 Ponderosa Steakhouse Rochester, NY

General Manager

200 seat high volume steakhouse with buffet. Responsible for all aspects of operation.

Education

A.A.S. Degree Restaurant Management Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY Graduated May 1985, GPA 3.82

Major Courses: Cost Control, Kitchen Operations, Purchasing, Dining Room and Beverage Operations, Personnel Management, Banquet and Catering.

Professional memberships

National Restaurant Association member since 1993

Awards received

Comeback Unit of the Year, Ithaca Applebee’s

Operation of the Year, Erwin Applebee’s

General Manager of the Year 1996 & 1997 (Pizza Hut)

Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, 4.0 GPA

President’s List, Spring 1984 through fall 1984

Deans List, Fall 1983, Spring 1985

Star Gazette’ Readers Choice Seafood Restaurant of the Year 1991

YATSE Award 1997 through 1999 (Pizza Hut)

References

Available upon request

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