My responsibilities include…

My responsibilities include…

Helped create recipes and standardized rules for execution. P&L statements, payroll, menu development.

Promoted to direct the day-to-day operations of the restaurant with an emphasis on increasing sales, developing people, and providing great service. Recruited, hired, trained, and scheduled a team of 40 front-line and management-level employees. Maintained the restaurant’s profitability by effectively interpreting P&L statements and creating and adhering to a lean budget using effective cost controls. Ensured compliance with employment law, safety regulations and all company policies and procedures during all shifts.Key results included:Orchestrated the rapid turnaround of restaurant by replacing 85% of hourly staff and 90% of management staff; consistently delivered bottom line results and provided the first bonus ever at the location.Implemented systems and training programs for hourly and management team members to help Granite City reduce turnover, my location remains profitable amidst system wide declining sales. Projected an entrepreneurial spirit, a high level of intellectual reasoning, a passion to deliver an exceptional atmosphere, and the ability to drive the restaurant forward in a declining consumer economy.

Cultivated a team environment amongst managers and employees, motivating a six member management team and up to 125 employees to achieve outstanding guest services, build sales, and provide sound cost controls and deliver timely, consistent, and superior restaurant performance. Managed various human resource-related functions, including coaching, development, leadership, direction, and inspiration; served as a positive role model for the team while handling staffing needs, community inquiries, guest requests, and complaints.Key results included:Increased net sales at Buca di Beppo Honolulu from $5.1 million to over $5.7 million from 2004 to 2006 for an 11.7% sales growth over the period while achieving an increase of 72.9% in operating income. Opened three new restaurants for Buca Inc., implementing market-specific operations and staff development plans to ensure that company policies and procedures met the needs of each unique location.