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Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

GENERAL MANAGER (2/2015-8/2018)KITCHEN MANAGER (4/2014-2/2015)ASSISTANT MANAGER (6/2013-4/2014)Direct all aspects of restaurant operations, to include P&L/fiscal management and $1.4M+ in annual revenue, sales and marketing, FOH/BOH staff hiring and training, human resources, contract management, and the development of strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives, while promoting revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization. Oversee the efficiency, quality, service and the cost-effective management of resources.• Manage the interviewing, hiring, training, performance and oversight of staff.• Control food and alcohol costs (all COGS) as well as food and alcohol variances, labor percentage, etc.• Partner in developing/accomplishing short and long-term financial goals; plan, develop and implement strategies for generating resources and revenues.• Constantly review sales statistics and financial P&L statements to ensure financial success.• Revise objectives and plans in accordance with ever-changing market conditions; evaluate performance of staff for compliance with established policies and objectives.• Identify areas of deficiency or weakness in order to devise and recommend courses of action focused on resolving issues and enhancing the future of the business.• Implement policies, procedures and employee recognition, retention and engagement; compile and analyze relevant data and metrics to drive results.

Fishers, In

Managed and led all aspects of daily business operations, to include cost and labor control, expense control, sales and service management, staff hiring and training, and location financials to include P&L. Directed daily workloads and assigned staff to achieve quality standards, service standards and labor goals.• Facilitated the interviewing, hiring, oversight and training of up to 20 staff, while leading team building and performance, increasing of sales and profitability, effective cost controls, and the retention of key staff.• Designed and implemented value enhanced sales plans and marketing strategies to increase sales potential.• Conducted analyses of market research and competition to assist in formulating innovative ideas in order to drive profitable growth through various channels.• Drove all aspects of inside and outside sales to grow business by over 10% YoY.• Handled all inventory, delivery and vendor relations as owner was an out of town absentee owner.

Nobelsville, In

Managed and executed all daily aspects of operations including sales and business development, staff hiring and training, P&L management, inventory management/control, purchasing and invoicing, while driving business development objectives, including team building/performance, increasing of sales and profitability, and effective cost controls. • Coordinated and scheduled weekly staff within business needs.• Designed/implemented strategic sales plans and marketing strategies to increase sales potential; oversaw all volume/profit objectives, location financials, P&L, sales reports, forecasting and budget.• Analyzed monthly operating statements and operational expenses to maximize profit potential.• Handled HR duties, including policy/procedure development, and the screening, interviewing and selection of qualified applicants for various management and staff positions.• Controlled costs by estimating, sourcing and purchasing equipment, ingredients and foods; established inventory levels and cost controls; met with vendors to select menu ingredients.• Planned and coordinated outside events and in-store fundraising events to promote business.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Partnered in managing the daily operations and activities of two facility locations each with 7+ staff and assets exceeding $2M, to include P&L, customer service, sales and market growth, customer retention, and employee management and development. Cultivated relationships with car dealerships, insurance agents and body shop/repair stores owners to grow revenue of office. • Created/updated profit and expense spreadsheets, while monitoring depreciation and increasing profit.• Interviewed, hired, trained and managed employees in regards to sales and operations of company. • Tracked, compiled and reported on all sales figures and revenue on a weekly basis; analyzed and controlled costs and profits; managed and maintained fleet vehicles.• Executed the negotiation and acquisition of new accounts through innovative direct sales efforts.• Performed basic accounting functions and debt collection, competition analysis, and the promotion of all company services; car sales, fleet services and corporate account enrollment.• Managed and drove strategic new business development initiatives focused on building business, penetrating markets, outshining competitors, and increasing both revenue and profitability.