Ben Siemer Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Chicago, Illinois

• Direct business development and operational management of the company’s busiest location.
• Budgetary oversight and forecasting for all areas of P&L.
• Growth in year over year sales.
• Leading company in Guest feedback metrics.
• Hired and trained NRO team of 250 staff members.
• Continued oversight in scheduling and recruitment.

Chicago, West Loop

Chicago Loop

• Oversaw daily operations of a multi-million dollar pub and restaurant operation.
• Full P&L Responsibility.
• Business development in building brand awareness and increased revenue.
• Brought in as GM to spearhead operational changes to enhance the brand and revenue generation.
• Increased hours of operation to maximize daily sales.
• Retrained entire team on brand standards and maintain those standards to increase sales and decrease costs.

Chicago Loop (Adams & Clark)

• Assisted the General Manager in day to day operations such as: invoicing, scheduling, ordering, hiring, training and payroll.
• Focused my energy on developing a new beer program for the restaurant.
• Established working relationships with local beer reps and distributors and became a recognized beer bar in the Chicago Loop.
• Decreased beverage costs through strategic ordering and procuring discounts from beverage distributors on new products.

Chicago Loop (Wabash & Lake

• Managed all aspects of the restaurant including host stand, bar, and kitchen.
• Scheduling, forecasting, and inventory ordering and management.
• Forged relationships with staff and guests to create an atmosphere of comfort and growth.
• Promoted to Bar Manager and transferred to the Adams St location.