David Denson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Led team to ensure cohesive unit and client relationships, overseeing financials and food service operations.
• Implemented food safety conditions, developed business plans, and maintained high service quality standards.
• Supported workplace diversity initiatives and promoted partnership with clients.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

• Directs business practices in order to uphold Company mission and values.
• Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate.
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards.
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees.
• Directs daily food service operations including: menu evaluation and planning, purchasing, inventory, receiving, food preparation and storage.
• Maintains kitchen and storage facilities to meet/exceed sanitary conditions; monitors internal quality assurance and food safety audit process (including HACCP records.)

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Sandy Springs, Georgia

• Decreased turnover from 128% to 73% from 2018 to 2019 by connecting and engaging with team members and cultivating a workplace culture of positivity and efficiency
• Supervise the day-to-day operations and performance of the team to provide the highest level of customer service for the customer
• Exceeded fiscal year sales goals by 22% from 2020 to 2021; Earned Gold Club Award.
• Manage P&L and Financial Impact on Restaurant Earnings report and I-9 management and compliance
• Manage talent management and acquisition duties including analyzing staffing levels, researching candidates, interviews, reference checks, training and scheduling
• Build and foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues

Macon, Georgia / Smyrna, Georgia

• Managed, coached, and developed Front of the House team – bartenders, servers, and hosts
• Fostered a positive work atmosphere for entire team by emphasizing teamwork, consistency, and productivity
• Decreased bar waste from 4.5% to 2% and from 2.5% to 1.6% (Atl, Mac,) with precise ordering / waste monitoring
• Utilized data analysis and a Labor Management System to optimize schedules, improve labor hours, and improve guest satisfaction through boosted morale, coaching and development, and staff readiness
• Ensured food quality compliance with health and safety regulations; performed routine inspections
• Analyzed data to control inventory and reduce product waste; purchased products with attention to budget guidelines

Macon, Georgia

• Delivered top-tier hospitality to customers to protect the integrity of the company brand
• Fostered relationships with Front and Back of the House teams; encouraged open communication and peer mentorship
• Designed, implemented, and delivered training for new Front of the House team members
• Assisted management team with monthly inventory audits; provided team member insight to improve bar waste
• Alleviated guest complaints and concerns by providing solutions and guaranteed improvement for future experiences

Macon, Georgia

• Provided fashion knowledge to assist customers with trends and desired needs
• Developed and maintained positive relationship with customers in order to become continuous fashion consultant
• Achieved and exceed weekly sales goals for Men’s Suit Department
• Encouraged customers to participate within company’s credit card and reward programs
• Merchandized department according to company’s schematics and planograms

General Studies

Engineering Technology