CAREER OBJECTIVE
Restaurant Manager with 6+ years of experience managing a high-quality and fast-paced five-star restaurant. Ability to train staff to the highest standards of customer service, ensuring increased customer satisfaction, reduced staff turnover rates, and a 92% rise in sales through upselling techniques. Looking to use my strong leadership skills and proven track record of assisting restaurants achieve new levels of profitability and efficiency for your fine dining establishment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bar Louie, Tucson, AZ
Restaurant Manager, January 2020–Present
- Hired, trained, and coached 50+ staff members on customer service skills, food and beverage knowledge, and COVID-19 safety standards in preparation for the April 2020 restaurant grand opening
- Reduced variable costs by 7% through tighter controls on overtime expenditures and inventory waste
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals by a minimum of 10% by training FOH staff on upselling techniques and creating a featured food and beverage program
- Maintained an employee retention rate 25% higher than the industry standard through management training programs, periodic performance reviews, and motivational coaching tactics
- Increased the profit margin of select menu items by 15% by switching to a local supplier with lower ingredient costs
Swiss Chalet, Phoenix, AZ
Restaurant Manager, May 2016–January 2020
- Created a cross-training program ensuring FOH staff members were able to perform confidently and effectively in all positions
- Increased customer engagement on company social media accounts by 20% through interactive promotions and contests
- Provided extensive health and safety training to all staff members, achieving a score of 99% from the Restaurant Health Inspection Committee
- Implemented a revised inventory system focused on storage conditions, and ordering techniques resulting in a 6% decrease in losses created by food waste
EDUCATION
Chicago City College, Chicago, IL
Diploma in Hospitality Management, April 2016
GPA 3.7/4
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Experienced with accounting operations, including budget projections and allocations
- Familiar with training staff to use Toast POS, Tillpoint, Zomato Base, and Square POS systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in high-stress situations
- Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association, the American Food Safety Institute, and United States Labor Law