Responsible for employee management and growth of the business.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ($2.6 million restaurant with 75employees and 286 guest seats.)

Progressed rapidly through management positions to managing partner of casual dining restaurant. Oversee business operations including P&L management, budgeting, cost management, sales and marketing, hiring, training, management development, inventory control, and security. Manage staff of 75.. Led successful start-up of a new restaurant in Denver and managed all facets of operation including construction, human resources, vendors, etc. Recruited to assist with start-up of restaurant in Billings.. Built annual revenue from zero to $2.6 million through community outreach efforts: Raised $7,000 and introduced restaurant to the community at charity dinner. Invited 350 guests including celebrities, politicians, real estate agents, Chamber members, and hotel employees. Organized employee orientation dinners for new employees and their friends and families. Sponsored baseball teams, high schools, and youth league organizations. Provided food for luncheons, golf tournaments, and other fundraisers for Boys and Girls Clubs, March of Dimes, and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Collaborated with elementary school teachers and principles to create an educational tour of Australia’s history. Collaborated with Oakwood homes to create a marketing campaign.. Honored with Colorado Restaurant Association’s Good Neighbor Award and nominated for NationalGood Neighbor Award for community involvement and charitable contributions.. Awarded Outback Steakhouse Partner of the Year 2005. Trained more than 30 employees and developed one managing partner and four managers.. Ensure customer satisfaction by interacting with 90% of guests. Lead weekly meetings for up to 10 managers and co-lead quarterly meetings for up to 75 employees.. Reduce food and beverage costs through inventory management, effective ordering, food waste reduction, portion controls, and controlling re-cooks and comps.