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Naples, Florida, United States

Specializing in both contingent and retained recruiting for all positions, both locally and across the United States. My passion is to match great candidates with the best position for them. I work with candidates and clients as a true partner, providing extensive support to find the right fit for both sides. If you are an employer seeking top-notch talent, or a dedicated professional seeking a new position in your industry — contact me today to learn how I can help or visit our website: www.goodwinrecruiting.com About Goodwin Recruiting:Goodwin Recruiting, recognized as one of Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms since 2020, is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in his or her field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and jobseekers alike.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDECreate a relaxed destination – Develop/streamline restaurant processes in partnership with the DVP while ensuring consistent execution of Company policies and procedures Set the course – Hire and mentor the best and brightest, assisting employees with career development strategies to understanding Tommy Bahama values in all business decisions and commitment to maintain the culture through the evolution of the businessBuild the perfect oasis – Implement strategies and facilitate learning and training programs that creates an environment for Restaurant Team Members to successfully promote sales, service success, and internal career growthSupport your crew – In partnership with the Executive Chef assist employees with career development strategies to improve employee retention and build bench strengthProactive in Paradise – Seek out Marketing opportunities within the community and partner with Retail to leverage the Retail/Restaurant relationship during marketing and sales events

Naples, Florida, United States

The Managing Partner contributes to the success of Buca di Beppo through the direction and control of restaurant operations to ensure a positive guest experience and company profitability. The Managing Partner’s responsibility is to direct the operation of the restaurant, attain sales and profit objectives, maintain the highest standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, safety and sanitation by directing and supervising managers and family members.

Clearwater Beach

Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers/employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountability; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; providing educational opportunities.Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities; presenting assumptions; recommending objectives.Accomplishes subsidiary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; coordinating actions with corporate staff.

Bradenton, Fl

• Supervised on average 60 employees • Role modeled company values and procedures• Managed kitchen food cost/waste & staffing• Manage all Food inventory/orders and product storage standards• Responsible for food safety, following HACCP standards• Managing all beverage inventory processes; complete weekly liquor/beer & wine orders• Improving guest satisfaction experience resulting in sales & guest count growth

Sarasota, Florida Area

Role modeled Operating Company and Darden ValuesManaged beverage alcohol costs/waste & staffing levelsManaged all beverage inventory processes; completed weekly liquor/beer & wine ordersHandled hiring and orientation/training processes Leaded guest satisfaction experience resulting in sales & guest count growthStore Opening: Port Charlotte, FL (Grill/Expo Certified Trainer)09/2014-03-2015Store Opening: Bradenton, FL (Expo/Salad Certified Trainer)03/2013-09/2014

Naples, Florida Area

Duties included managing the opening and closing of the kitchen, keep up to date with current promotions, club nights & new productsAssist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic/ tidy & following HACCP at all timesMaintain accurate food-ordering & food cost/AvTStocking levels, including all kitchen materials/small wares & to always adhere to all company policies & procedures