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Guided talent development and staff recruitment strategies including interviewing, onboarding, orientation, coaching and trainingCreated evaluation methodologies and assessments for leadership growth and career developmentForecasted for succession planning and leadership development pipeline strategiesDeveloped and monitored new hire training protocols and provided feedback, support, and growth opportunitiesAnalyzed trends and data to create strategies to… Show more Guided talent development and staff recruitment strategies including interviewing, onboarding, orientation, coaching and trainingCreated evaluation methodologies and assessments for leadership growth and career developmentForecasted for succession planning and leadership development pipeline strategiesDeveloped and monitored new hire training protocols and provided feedback, support, and growth opportunitiesAnalyzed trends and data to create strategies to maximize employee development, guest satisfaction, and business performanceCoached leaders on building trust and community, engagement strategies to drive organizational performance, and improving the quality of teamFacilitated an environment fostering a culture of belonging, diversity, and connectionImplemented new technologies to improve efficiency, communication, and relationships Show less

Handled talent acquisitions and staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, performance management and coaching, and termination of 20+ dining room staffManaged HR policy administration and payroll for 50+ employees in compliance with state and federal regulationsFacilitated recruitment initiatives and focused on retention of high performers via management developmentOversaw nightly hospitality operations, leading a diverse team of 7—15 directly, guaranteeing… Show more Handled talent acquisitions and staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, performance management and coaching, and termination of 20+ dining room staffManaged HR policy administration and payroll for 50+ employees in compliance with state and federal regulationsFacilitated recruitment initiatives and focused on retention of high performers via management developmentOversaw nightly hospitality operations, leading a diverse team of 7—15 directly, guaranteeing exceptional guest serviceNegotiated pricing and menu placement with beverage vendor representatives; Ordered and controlled inventory of $35K+Implemented quality control strategies to reduce costs and prevent waste, ensuring targets were hit (achieved 23% beverage cost for 14 consecutive quarters—among the lowest in the company)Facilitated staff training focused on guest experience, beverage/wine knowledge, service recovery, and preventing health code violationsCollaborated with senior management and owners to ensure successful rebranding and relocation of restaurant in 2016 Show less