Michael R. Hardy Email and Phone Number

I have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years, starting in High School, through College and after graduation in an ever increasing capacity. I have worked in both casual dining and quick service concepts and have demonstrated an ability to build great teams and retain them. I am interested in discussing all opportunities that might be out there in the restaurant industry.I have been effective in profitability, managing costs, strategic planning and financial management.Able to evaluate and train a competent staff of up to 125 individualsGarnered a reputation for excelling at:~New Restaurant Openings and turn around phases, menu changes~Training and mentoring of managerial and hourly staff~Proficient in all Office programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook~Experienced in the use of Social Media to promote business and special events~Experienced in multi POS systems- Micro’s, Aloha, Restaurant Magic Data Central~Development of marketing programs to increase sales and customer counts~Dedicated to customer service and teach the belief in quality over quantity~Skilled in both FOH and BOH operations with heavy preparation and standards emphasis~Building solid relationships with vendors