Dalton Buckels Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

* Directed a team of [3] managers, [2] chefs and staff of [75] within 7000 sq. ft. 215-seat restaurant bar while ensuring safe & secure restaurant operations; Provide superlative customer service & support to garner repeat business & customer loyalty * Confidently present P&L reports to owner; Control and maintain all COGS and labor costs at proper levels each period* Motivate & coach team members to improve performance, and develop/retain qualified high-performance staff*… Show more * Directed a team of [3] managers, [2] chefs and staff of [75] within 7000 sq. ft. 215-seat restaurant bar while ensuring safe & secure restaurant operations; Provide superlative customer service & support to garner repeat business & customer loyalty * Confidently present P&L reports to owner; Control and maintain all COGS and labor costs at proper levels each period* Motivate & coach team members to improve performance, and develop/retain qualified high-performance staff* Effectively perform wide range of human resource functions (staff hiring/terminating, training, scheduling, evaluation) * Ensure consistent adherence to company standards, as well as to all food safety and sanitation regulationsHighlights:* Slashed costs by thousands of dollars within 6-months via strategic direction of successful turnaround at Mohawk Bend* Successfully recruited and trained [2] internal candidates for potential general management role opportunities* Successfully implemented new and improved training programs for all personnel levels* Created new revenue streams through effective promotion of innovative new products and engaging sales contests Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

* Directed operations for opening of new 500-person capacity live music venue and 150-person capacity restaurant and bar* Demonstrated exceptional leadership in the hiring, training, and development of all managers, chefs, production team, and staff of [70] personnel through dynamic recruitment and coordination efforts* Created and implemented detailed orientation and training manuals* Collaborated with team to develop and implement company policies, procedures and quality… Show more * Directed operations for opening of new 500-person capacity live music venue and 150-person capacity restaurant and bar* Demonstrated exceptional leadership in the hiring, training, and development of all managers, chefs, production team, and staff of [70] personnel through dynamic recruitment and coordination efforts* Created and implemented detailed orientation and training manuals* Collaborated with team to develop and implement company policies, procedures and quality standards, as well as daily operational structure, including HR support, payroll, inventory systems, vendor relations, and product ordering* Teamed with Chef to create and implement an appetizing restaurant menu with diverse food options* Oversaw cost-effective inventory control, ordering, food sanitation and quality control* Effectively managed timekeeping and promptly conducted payroll while ensured accurate employee documentationHighlights:* Boosted company morale and productivity by recognizing and acknowledging outstanding staff performance* Enhanced operational success through proper staffing, active training, strict adherence to food safety, sanitation regulations, and exemplary-level customer service Show less

Hollywood, Ca

* Expertly managed 25,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose theater/venue while skillfully leading staff of [250] personnel* Directed staffing & training of top-quality high-performance talent; Supervised [5] floor managers, a security director, executive chef, box office manager, production manager, and promotion/marketing team* Promoted positive company culture by motivating and inspiring staff, and supporting safe environment for staff and guests* Reduced risk of injury and accidents through… Show more * Expertly managed 25,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose theater/venue while skillfully leading staff of [250] personnel* Directed staffing & training of top-quality high-performance talent; Supervised [5] floor managers, a security director, executive chef, box office manager, production manager, and promotion/marketing team* Promoted positive company culture by motivating and inspiring staff, and supporting safe environment for staff and guests* Reduced risk of injury and accidents through implementation of new safety program that helped reduce lawsuits* Promptly addressed grievances with professional tact and diplomacy; Identified issues and secured positive resolutions* Maintained meticulous attention to detail to correctly calculate inventory and order proper suppliesHighlights:* Added $700K in revenue within first year by launching & supervising new VIP table service program* Successfully reduced staff overtime by 5%, and liquor costs by 3%, with annual cost of 10.5% Show less

Hollywood, Ca.

* Oversaw all daily operations and staff management; Led teams of [3] managers and staff of up to [35-75] at each location* Led teams in remodeling, construction, & set up of new venues; Worked closely with Chef in the design & roll out of new restaurant menus; Facilitated all food, beverage and labor cost control systems* Administered weekly purchase orders and inventory orders; Accurately set financial forecasting and monthly budgets while efficiently managed bookkeeping, payroll… Show more * Oversaw all daily operations and staff management; Led teams of [3] managers and staff of up to [35-75] at each location* Led teams in remodeling, construction, & set up of new venues; Worked closely with Chef in the design & roll out of new restaurant menus; Facilitated all food, beverage and labor cost control systems* Administered weekly purchase orders and inventory orders; Accurately set financial forecasting and monthly budgets while efficiently managed bookkeeping, payroll, timekeeping, and accounting systems* Effectively recruited, trained, & mentored all staff & management leaders; Facilitated new-hire paperwork* Creatively scheduled front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime* Strategically organized and worked in conjunction with management teams in booking promoters, DJ's and dancers Show less