I originally gravitated to the restaurant industry due to the fact that everyday was an unknown. This prevented any potential boredom and complacency and required me to always strive to be on my A game and to expect the unexpected. Soon I realized that every day was a puzzle and the challenge of putting the pieces together correctly with high pressure and intensity all around you while smiling and enjoying it was an art few had mastered.As I progressed and got promoted I took notice that it was all driven by the leadership of the individual in charge. My passion transformed into studying leadership and teaching others how to get results through other people and helping a whole team achieve their potential and light their fires as well. No matter where I turned or what issue arose, it could always be tied back to a people issue. Understanding this led me to becoming passionate about leading people to a result that would actually last and set the foundation for any goal or metric we were trying to achieve down the road. Some of my most fulfilling and successful moments have come from the desire and willingness to look at something that we've done the same way for a long time and analyze it as if I'm seeing this process for the first time. In other words, just because we've completed the puzzle a 1,000 times the same way doesn't mean it's the fastest and most efficient way. Always keeping in mind that Good is the enemy of Great. Through examples, analysis, proof, and often going against common sense you can find and create a better way. The hard part is always getting a team to see this and push through the human desire to resist change and be uncomfortable. And without the passion for leadership wisdom mentioned above, people's ideas and initiatives are destined to fail. With it all together it can tie one incredible knot and provide some amazing results and AHA moments!
Seeking New Opportunities
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Restaurant Specialist And ConsultingSeeking New Opportunities Mar 2020 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United StatesHighly skilled at restaurant operation improvements and strategyWell known for communication skills and public speaking skillsExtensive leadership knowledge and developing and recognizing leadership candidatesAble to manage cost control and strategies for profitabilityProficient in analyzing and teaching areas to improve customer satisfaction and drive repeat businessAdapt at hiring and training strategies for companiesEffective in creating new sales strategies and improving current methodsAble to analyze budgets and measure status throughout to ensure achieved results
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Vice President OperationsEgg Harbor Cafe Sep 2007 - Mar 2020Lincolnshire, Illinois, United StatesResponsible for operations of 20 restaurants in three states doing 40 Million in revenue consisting of 1,200 employees. Accountability for all financial results, controlling costs, leadership training, on-site training resources, all promotions/firings. -
General ManagerHolly'S Bistro Feb 2005 - Aug 2007Lake Bluff, Illinois, United StatesRecruited out of another restaurant by customers to open and run their new restaurant concept. Created all systems for operations, building a wine and bar menu, hiring, business building, and controlling costs and managing inventory for a new concept.
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Head Trainer And ManagementLonestar Steakhouses Mar 2002 - Aug 2007Gurnee, Illinois, United StatesTrained over 1,000 people in service and conducted new hire orientation weekly for all new hires. Created a train the trainer program to improve the quality and accountability of trainers and new hires. Acted as a shift manager when necessary after denying a permanent management offer multiple times due to minimal salary and growth opportunities.
Jason Workman Education Details
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Global Leadership SummitLeadership And Business -
Teaching House Chicago-Public Speaking -
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High School Diploma
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Jason Workman attended Global Leadership Summit, Teaching House Chicago-Public Speaking, Illinois State University, Warren Township High School.
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