Brian Speight Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

In 2023 and 2022, I was recognized as a Top 100 restaurant of over 8,000 locations worldwide. I base my success off of the following contributions to my team:• Grow sales annually for over four years (currently $2.4MM)• Pass semi-annual Steritech inspections (since hire)• Maintain employee turnover rates under company standards• Exceed transaction time and profit goals• Develop Managers and Assistant Managers• Manage monthly new product rollouts• Teach others how to maximize productivity by increasing speeds • Maintain back of house standards with streamlined processes• Teach customer service skills by leading with example • Maximize performance, based on years of experience

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

At this job, I learned how to effectively work with large groups, manage banquet events and create catering business. I also:• Excelled with full-service, fine dining• Managed all front- and back-of-house departments• Exceeded company initiatives by working any needed position • Managed high-volume, one-day events – regularly totaling up to $25K• Fixed equipment-related problems, eliminating timely service calls• Developed team members, always sharpening their upselling skills

Knoxville, Tennessee

Within this position, I was asked to help a struggling restaurant better meet corporate standards and sales goals. Within a month, this location improved by 106 rankings in company performance. While I was there, I also:• Boosted team morale• Reduced customer wait time• Hired additional staff to offer rotating shifts• Conducted proper inventory and supply audits• Updated kitchen processes that were no longer effective • Conducted bi-annual C.O.R.E. audits to ensure company policies and procedures were implemented

Knoxville, Tn

While employed here, I learned how to properly manage buffet-volume restaurant operations. I also:• Trained new team members on restaurant protocols• Implemented processes that led to increased sales and production• Coached teammates on customer interaction, guest services and cleanliness

Alexandria, Va

While working for this national chain, my operation remained within the top 30 restaurants for highest annual sales. I also:• Led weekly management meetings• Hired over 30 team members within one year• Accounted for and maintained a period budget• Developed nearly 10 full- and part-time managers• Repaired over a dozen mechanical projects• Supported two additional restaurant Grand Openings• Established and exceeded Limited Time Offer company-wide sales records

Raleigh, Nc

I proudly secured catering business for this location, which ultimately increased year-over-year sales. I also:• Trained new employees• Created employee schedules• Conducted periodic inventory counts

Raleigh, Nc

At this restaurant, I was consistently recognized in weekly, company-wide Top 50 performance records in terms of my speed, value and accuracy while serving our drive-thru lane. I also:• Offered teammate training• Maintained special kitchen equipment• Stocked and rotated wet and dry inventories• Outsold other associates in sales contests regularly • Closed the restaurant while being trusted with keys and codes

Camp Ramadi, Iraq

While stationed in Iraq, I personally accounted for Camp Ramadi’s gear that ranged in price from $10-$100K. I also:• Organized receiving areas to maximize space and orders• Tracked inventory, created RFIDs and maintained forklift operations• Maintained frequent communication with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries • Minimized customer wait times by delivering products, instead of having end-user pick it up• Conducted repairs on small equipment

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Logistics, Materials And Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Involved in Supply Chain Club which offered opportunities to meet with logistics and purchasing.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.)

Credits Earned, Business