General Manager
CurrentOpening General Manager of the 4th Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina, a full service, authentic Tex-Mex concept, coming to the heart of River Oaks in 2025.
Nov 2024 - Present
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Expertise in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail Operations | Passionate About SMB and Franchising | Data Driven | Developer of 4+ Star Service Culture & People
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Expertise in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail Operations | Passionate About SMB and Franchising | Data Driven | Developer of 4+ Star Service Culture & People
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Luis Rabo, Mba is listed as Expertise in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail Operations | Passionate About SMB and Franchising | Data Driven | Developer of 4+ Star Service Culture & People at Goode Company Restaurants, based in Houston, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at marquisdistributors.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Luis Rabo, Mba.
Luis Rabo, Mba previously worked as General Manager at Goode Company Restaurants and Multi-Unit General Manager at Agricole Hospitality. Luis Rabo, Mba holds Bs, Hotel And Restaurant Management from Conrad N. Hilton College.
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I love to be constantly learning and coaching.My personal and professional experiences in food, beverage, entertainment, and retail have taught me the following about myself:I have a history of successfully:-Building teams that deliver 4+ star reviews and exceeds financial expectations,-Equipping my team members with the tools (equipment, training, emotional support, and direction/goal setting) they need to do their best work and-Executing an already successful playbook (as I did as a franchisee and during my time with Pappas Restaurants), improve upon an existing playbook (as I did when I opened House of Blues Houston and worked at Harrah’s Entertainment), or write a new playbook (as an opening manager for Aramark at the Houston Astros and Houston Texans stadiums).I can make decisions using:-25+ years of management experience,-My ability to analyze data in making choices and-The learnings that two master’s degrees, an undergraduate degree, and continual reading, listening to podcasts, taking courses, and hearing audiobooks regarding leadership, marketing, and operations have given me.I run award winning businesses:- The Leader Readers’ Choice in various years (2019 – 2022) as Best Wine Bar, Best Service, Best Place to Host a Party, and Best Specialty Food Store,- The Houston Press Best Bowling Alley (2014),- Pollstar Award for Best New Concert Venue (2008) and- Chairman’s Award (Caesar’s/Harrah’s highest employee recognition) for Superior Team Performance (2006)I enjoy working with and for owners of small to medium sized businesses that:-Give their leaders autonomy,-Can articulate a vision so that I can do my best work leading, training, and consulting my team in executing the operation based on the owner’s vision,-Sees me as an integral part of growing their business and-Has a clear path for me to earn increased levels of responsibility within their organization.I’m the kind of leader that forwards pertinent articles to my team members as it relates to their goals, that ends meetings with reinforcing our wins, and when necessary, has respectful, candid conversations with those that have a need for improved performance. I’m not the kind of leader that is emotionally unstable when facing adversity, forgets to be grateful for the efforts of my co-workers, or sets a poor example by saying one thing, but doing something else (or at least I do my best to not be that kind of leader).Reach out if you want to talk about anything small business/franchising, ways to improve a dad bod, cooking, wine, and all things Houston sports.
Listed skills include Food And Beverage, Catering, Hospitality, Banquets, and 45 others.
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Multi-Unit General Manager
Led daily operations for a 15,000 square foot, restaurant collective (business ceased operations due to the upcoming TxDOT US 59/I-45 expansion project)+ HiWay Cantina Tex-Mex Bar & Grill: 100 seat, full service, casual dining concept+ Lightnin’s Good Times: 200-person capacity live music venue, bar, and private event space+ Vinny’s Pizza: 20-seat, craft pizza, quick service concept+ Cultivare @HEB: ready-to-heat Italian meals concept, distributed for retail sale via HEB+ Vinny’s @Shell Energy Stadium: partnership with Levy Restaurants to operate three concession stands for MLS, NWSL, college football, and concerts+ Special Events: social and corporate events, full-service onsite catering and delivery+ Direct reports included Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, three FOH Managers, Catering Sales Manager, and up to 100 hourly FOH and BOH team members
Apr 2024 - Oct 2024
Business Owner
REGIONAL ASSOCIATE (1099 position) - The Chef Agency (May 2024 to October 2024)TCA is The Ultimate Source of Hospitality Talent. We are a national recruiting platform with over 100 recruiters across 40 cities in North America. Our team is well-positioned to assist the Hospitality industry with all of its hiring needs.FRANCHISEE - We Olive & Wine Bar (April 2016 to January 2024)A California based retail, gourmet food store and wine bar franchise specializing in extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, culinary gifts, boutique wines, and light bites food menu. Oversaw all operational, marketing, and financial aspects of two Texas locations averaging $750K in revenue per year.
Apr 2016 - Sep 2024
General Manager
Oversaw daily operations of a 25,000 square foot upscale bowling lounge and restaurant while delivering outstanding financial results. Improved customer service by revamping selection process and training. Drove additional sales by devising successful promotions and marketing partnerships. Winner of The Houston Press Best Bowling Alley 2014 and 2015.
Dec 2011 - Apr 2016
Regional Director Of Sales
Contract/Self-Employed position responsible for generating sales through lead follow-up, developing account relationships, and providing excellent customer service for a premium disposable serviceware company. Developed two new product lines to meet client needs generating additional $100K in revenue per year. Negotiated three year sponsorship agreement with a professional major league baseball team and established four new accounts in the first year.
Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
Director Of Restaurant And Music Hall Operations
Directed staff of approximately 300+ managers, supervisors, food/beverage servers, bartenders, barbacks, bussers, door hosts, and security/customer service hosts of a 225 seat restaurant, a members only upscale lounge, 60 seat fine dining room, and 1500 capacity music venue (position eliminated as part of companywide reduction in workforce)
Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
Director Of Food And Beverage
DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE (July 2006 - April 2008)Led a multimillion dollar per year food and beverage operation with 11 outlets, 400 hourly team members, 25 supervisors/sous chefs, 8 managers/room chefs, executive sous chef, and executive chef. Authored and executed food and beverage department opening plan, delivered outstanding customer service results, and exceeded budgeted revenues by 20% in the first year.ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE (April 2005 - July 2006)Executive committee member responsible for directing all front-of-house operations of 11 food and beverage outlets, 5 front-of-house managers, and 16 supervisors in a 392 room hotel and casino. Opened 6 new F&B outlets as part of a multimillion dollar hotel and casino expansion in North Kansas City. Co-winner of the Chairman's Award for Superior Team Performance.
Apr 2005 - Apr 2008
Director Of Premium Services - Minute Maid Park
Oversaw service and culinary operations of 8 outlets, 8 managers/chefs, 18 supervisors/sous chefs, and approximately 400 line staff. Executed food and beverage plan for George H. Bush’s 80th Birthday Party Reception and executed the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the Premium Services Division.
Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
Food Operations Manager
FOOD OPERATIONS MANAGER (September 2003 - March 2004)Promoted to executive restaurant manager in a 928 room resort/casino property. Reported to the Director of Hotel/F&B, maintained P&L and development responsibilities for 7 restaurant and food outlet locations, 3 managers, 5 assistant managers, 10 supervisors, and approximately 100 full and part-time line staff.FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT INTERN (January 2003 - August 2003)Selected to participate in a fast-track management internship designed to develop multi-unit managers for the company. Reported operational suggestions and observations to the Vice President of F&B/Hotel Operations and the Director of Restaurants in monthly meetings.
Jan 2003 - Mar 2004
Suite Catering Manager - Reliant Stadium
SUITE CATERING MANAGER (November 2001 - January 2003) Financially accountable for the opening and entire operation of the Suite Catering Department which included approximately 200 Luxury Suites, 200 Suite Attendants, 60 Suite Runners, 14 Supervisors, and 3 Assistant Suite Managers. Created Suite Catering Department Opening Plan which included standard operating procedures, organization structure, small wares purchases, interviewing, hiring, and staff training.CONCESSIONS MANAGER (July 2001 - October 2001)Operated up to 20 concession locations with over 30 point-of-sales during event daysCATERING OPERATIONS MANAGER (January 2000 - June 2001)Responsible for the opening and operation of the Suite Catering, Banquets, Diamond Club Restaurant, and Media Dining operations. Authored operational and procedural manuals for all suite attendant and server positions.
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
Restaurant/Kitchen Manager
May 1993 - Jun 1997
3 education records
Luis Rabo, Mba education
Bs, Hotel And Restaurant Management
Conrad N. Hilton College
Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business
Mhm, Hospitality Management
Conrad N. Hilton College
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Luis Rabo, Mba is listed as Expertise in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail Operations | Passionate About SMB and Franchising | Data Driven | Developer of 4+ Star Service Culture & People at Goode Company Restaurants.
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Luis Rabo, Mba is based in Houston, Texas, United States while working with Goode Company Restaurants.
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Luis Rabo, Mba has worked for Goode Company Restaurants, Agricole Hospitality, Blazing Brands Hospitality Inc, Lucky Strike Lanes, and Marquis Distributors.
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Luis Rabo, Mba holds Bs, Hotel And Restaurant Management from Conrad N. Hilton College.
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Luis Rabo, Mba is listed with skills including Food And Beverage, Catering, Hospitality, Banquets, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, and Restaurant Management.
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