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Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

Multi-Unit GM totaling 11 million dollars in Yearly Revenue.

Successfully ran a 2.3 million dollar restaurantReduced employee turnover 10% by role modeling the company's values and fostering a positive and productive work environmentIncreased sales by $60,000 in one year through a grassroots marketing campaign and a performance-based employee incentive program.Strengthened repeat customer business by leading implementation of Preferred Guest Program Ranked #8 in Company for Percentage Growth Comp Sales for 2011Ranked #1 in Company for SMG Guest Satisfaction Surveys in August 2011Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnoverCreated financial plan for 2010-2012 and projecting [3%] growthDefined strategy and business plan for Orlando convention area

Successfully opened and managed $4.8 million restaurantWorked directly with General Manager and Executive Chef to achieve positive resultsHired and trained 75 employeesReduced and controlled expenses by closely monitoring daily operationsPromoted to General Manager Front of House Manager, Virginia Beach, VAAugust 2007 - April 2008Opened and managed a $3.3 Million restaurantMaintained bar costs at or below budgetHired and trained over 50 new employeesPromoted to Operations Manager

Performed all FOH and BOH duties which included Kitchen Manager, FOH Manager and Service TechRolled out all new training programsEnsured restaurant compliance to OSHA, DOL and Virginia Department of Health regulations.Established a volunteer team that sponsored events to generate money for charitable organizationsAdvanced employees through a structured talent management process that resulted in the promotion of an Assistant Manager to a Managing Partner

Performed all duties of Server Assistant, Server, Bartender and Manager Recognized as Employee of the Month May 1998