Jeff Goss Email & Phone Number

Byhalia, Ms, Us

Byhalia, Ms, Us

United States

North Mississippi

Bolivar, Tennessee, United States

Co-Owner operator of two restaurant / bars in Bolivar, TN.

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Operated a high volume restaurant, gift shop, night club, and candy shop on world famous Beale Street. Blues City Café, Club 152, Blues City General Store, Beale Sweets (formerly Burrito Blues)Oversee the operations of the #1 business at the #1 tourist attraction in Tennessee (Blues City Café). Supervised the operations at the top grossing gift shop on Beale Street along with a newly opened candy shop and a night club. Responsible for all P & L interpretation, litigation, employee relations, menu and product development, budgeting, and labor issues. Ran exceptional costs across the board at all businesses by creating goals for my management staffand providing them with the tools and strategies to meet those goals. Worked very closely with city officials, including the police department, to ensurethe safety and success of all venues on the street.Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.Reviewed and approved billing invoices and expense reports.Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets through daily budgeting and projections.Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business initiatives.Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.Developed all Employee Handbooks, Job Descriptions, Manuals, and Employee Agreements (ie. Alcohol & Drug Agreements, No Strike Agreements, No Serve Agreements, Social Media Agreements, etc.).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Part of the New Store Opening Team for Bar Management Group. Successfully opened multiple Have a Nice Day Cafe's in the South. Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflected desired productivity targets.Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis.Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week.Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions. Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Opened an instructional Golf Facility which included a retail shop, café, driving range, and putt putt golf. Supervised the construction, hiring of all staff, development of menus, etc. Worked with lead ground crew supervisor in all purchasing of golf equipment for the growth and maintenance of fairways and putting greens in the instructional facility grounds.