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Manager General

Location:
Northridge, CA, 91324
Salary:
60000
Posted:
February 25, 2012

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Resume:

Christopher Taggart

(***) *** - ****/ *********@***.***

Objective To enjoy life.

Statement I have spent many years creating/establishing/operating the finest supper clubs in Los Angeles and have recently moved back from Las Vegas. I have procedural knowledge in opening restaurants and nightclubs while acting in the supervisory position of daily operations. I create a professional, efficient and ergonomic environment while maintaining high levels of staff morale. I am not afraid of hard work, am a quick learner and use my gift-of-gab to forge and maintain personal and professional relationships. I will be your company’s asset.

Experience

AGM / Buddha's Belly

July 2011 - Nov. 2011

Opening of restaurant

Floor Manager / C & P FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Oct. 2008 – June 2011

Troubleshoot problem areas within the workplace and find corrective measures

Implement and oversee all necessary training for staff

Focus on revenue areas to produce greater income

General Manager Dir. of Op/ ARK RESTAURANTS (Tsunami Asian Grill/ V-Bar/Vivid)

Feb. 2005 – Oct. 2008 , The Venetian, Las Vegas

Creating strong relationships between Ark Restaurants and The Venetian

Working with Corporate Dir. of Sales for Ark Marketing and Promotions

Re-organized employee manual and training procedures

Overseeing management team and 50+ staff

Cut Payroll by 30% / Lowered Liquor PC by more than 3%

Created more efficient procedures for inventory/ordering

General Manager Dir. of Ops/ PLUSH LOUNGE & LAGOON

Nov. 2004 - Feb. 2005, Summerlin, NV

The re-training of staff in hospitality

Organized Special Events through Marketing

Cut payroll from 20% to 12%

Re-programming the POS system for efficiency

Re-educating the staff in nightclub/restaurant ergonomics

Ordering/Inventory/Scheduling/Payroll/Special Events

Consultant / sbe's SHELTER

Sept. 2003 - Oct. 2003, Los Angeles CA

Set up their corporation complete with a business strategy

Created a work flow template for the future venues

Worked with city of LA Officials in obtaining licensing and permits

Staffed and trained employees

Consulting Partner/ Owner / BLISS

March 2002 - March 2003, Los Angeles, CA

Conceived and designed the restaurant

Forged relationships with NBC, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight

Oversaw Management Team training and created staff employee manual

References

Paul Gordon / VP Ark Restaurants 702-***-****

Daniel Biales / Dir. of Ops Renegade Ent. 310-***-****

Cory Jackson / GM C&P Food and Beverage 702-***-****



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