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Boulder County, Colorado, United States

• Implement strategies for cost reduction, including labor, food & beverage, and small wares and non-food expenses, following thorough P&L review.• Create systems to seamlessly allow for food prep teams to provide enough food for both the catering team and the in-house team leading to less food waste and fewer prep hours, saving hundreds of dollars per week. • Conduct break-even and closing point analysis to identify financial performance gaps and advise on menu, scheduling, and operational hours adjustments leading to a 5% reduction in labor cost.• Direct essential projects, such as installations, maintenance, repairs, and new equipment procurement.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Coordinated the comprehensive renovation and reopening of a restaurant, including the procurement and installation of new electrical systems, flooring, fire suppression, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.• Ensured adherence to health and fire safety regulations through scheduling of inspections and installations.• Developed and implemented a new menu optimized for efficiency, addressing regional labor cost concerns leading to a reduction in BOH labor by 2.5%. • Revised standard operating procedures for a modernized point-of-sale system across multiple service areas leading to a reduction in FOH labor by 3.5%.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Spearheaded the transition to a new point-of-sale system, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling daily sales reporting and labor management.• Developed SOPs for FOH and BOH service, daily sales reporting, labor management, training, and onboarding leading to fewer financial reporting mistakes and saving hours of manager labor.• Executed marketing strategies that boosted to-go sales and reduced labor costs by 2.5% without compromising the establishment's renowned service culture.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Designed and executed operational strategies to align with company objectives, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity of 4 individual locations with a combined revenue of over $11 million.• Streamlined tip sharing protocols saving manager’s 7-8 hours of labor per week.• Reviewed P&L reports in detail, uncovering hidden costs related to supply chain management; implemented strategic changes resulting in a yearly expense reduction of approximately $60k while enhancing profit margins. • Fostered a culture of development by recruiting, training, and retaining high performing staff, improving team capabilities and performance and saving 4-5% on training costs.• Supervised the transition to a POS system, increasing sales and saving $80k in credit card transaction fees in the first year.• Designed and launched a successful events program that increased revenue by nearly 10% the first year, and 12% the following.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Optimized cost of goods sold by negotiating favorable contracts with purveyors, reducing the cost of the culinary operations and taking advantage of purchasing power leading to 3% total rebates on food purchases.• Improved labor cost efficiency and productivity through detailed analysis of sales data and effective collaboration with management teams to address financial concerns.• Revitalized a key restaurant by developing and launching a new menu, redesigning the kitchen line, and overseeing the installation of modern equipment to adapt to post COVID industry standards.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Created and standardized recipes, achieving monthly food costs 5% below target and labor costs 4% below target.• Conducted comprehensive training for new hires on cooking techniques, safety standards, and restaurant procedures, enhancing overall team performance and compliance.• Established and maintained rigorous cleanliness protocols, including surface and equipment schedules, resulting in a well-organized and sanitized kitchen environment.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Oversaw the general kitchen duties (prep, specials, and staffing) while the kitchen manager was off duty.