Experienced and ambitious Restaurant Operations Professional with a track record of driving aggressive business operations and revenue growth strategies.   Extensive experience in hiring, training and mentoring of staff.   Proven ability to build and maintain valuable business relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers.  Thrive in a fast-paced, high volume atmosphere with the ability to consistently adapt to the needs of the business.  Seeking a General Management position with an organization that values tenacity and strong leadership.  

Core competencies include:

 

   Staff Leadership and Teambuilding

   Certified Professional Food Handler

   Fluent in Spanish and English

   Training and Performance Management

   Profit and Loss Accountability

   Restaurant/Bar Operations Leadership

   Persuasive and Effective Communicator

   Create Cohesive/Team Driven Environment

   Inventory Management/Vendor Negotiations

   Cost Containment Strategies

   Create and Execute Business/Marketing Plans

   Quality Control/ Food Standards Compliance

 

Professional Profile

 

   Proven ability to lead and develop the performance of all internal teams to optimize profitability and customer satisfaction results.

   Create and monitor financial models pertaining to sales, revenue and expenses; review industry trends to influence adjustments in marketing and sales initiatives to capitalize on new opportunities.

   Promote and enhance the value of the restaurant; ensure proper scheduled maintenance, oversee capital improvements, and ensure that all staff maintains the integrity of the organizations image and assets.

   Ability to engage, excite, mentor and motivate others with a reputation as a fair and trusted leader.

 

 

2008 to 2010:  Maria's Italian Kitchen, Sherman Oaks and West LA, CA - Title Here

   Direct restaurant operations and provide hands on assistance during busy periods; oversee compliance for all food quality, safety and sanitation requirements and manage kitchen staff to prepare orders in a timely fashion.

 

2006 to 2008:  Brinker International, Romano s Macaroni Grill, Burbank, Ca - Restaurant Manager

   Managed staff, delegated responsibilities, handled all purchasing, inventory and business office functions.

   Provided supervision and direction for all facilities management responsibilities; ensured that the establishment was clean and ready for business at all times, inspected kitchen and food preparation areas regularly for compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

   Analyzed sales levels and profitability, prepared revenue and operations reports for food control and sales.

 

1993 to 2006:  California Pizza Kitchen, City, State - Assistant General Manager, Corporate Trainer

   Assisted in the development of annual budgets; determined cost control factors, developed EBITDA and CP forecasts and developed/facilitated comprehensive training programs to optimize staff performance.

   Ideated new training manuals, instructional guides, worksheets, and job aides to drive cohesion, continuity and standardization of training practices.

   Developed short-term and long-term training schedules.

 

Additional Related History

 

1992 to 1993:  Mazzotti's, City, State - Assistant Bar Manager, Bartender

1991 to 1992:  Lucianna's, City, State - Server