career objective                              

results-driven restaurant management expert eager to apply outstanding organizational, team building, and customer service skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

 

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive experience in restaurant management with expertise in building and leading top-performing support teams and first-hand knowledge of all positions

ø  facilitating client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention in highly competitive markets; raise awareness by contributing to community charities and events

ø  managing all aspects of human resources including recruiting, hiring, staff development, and actively supervising up to 100 personnel; consistently maintain outstanding levels of employee retention

ø  planning and managing multi-million dollar budgets, instituting cost control measures, and strategically coordinating workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  directing and participating in expansion efforts; opening and staffing new locations, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, establishing systems, writing employee handbooks, and creating signature recipes

ø  steering all back of house operations including purchasing, vendor negotiations, monitoring inventory, quality control, it, cash management, and opening/closing procedures

ø  ensuring compliance with state and federal labor laws as well as food safety standards; in-depth knowledge of california labor laws and experience lobbying at capitol for critical agenda items; extensive training in food safety procedures

ø  awarded highly prestigious proprietor of the year (2004) by outback steakhouse in recognition of upholding core company values and exemplary financial results

 

professional experience                

insert company name, insert cities                                                                                           2007 c present

supervisory position

 

taro s by mikuni, sacramento ca                                                                                                  2005 c 2006

general manager

 

outback steakhouse, roseville, ca                                                                                              1998 c 2005

managing partner/proprietor

 

outback steakhouse, pleasant hill, cupertino, modesto, sacramento, ca                                      1994 c 1998

manager

 

sizzler intl. inc., vacaville, fairfield, concord ca                                                                            1986 c 1994

training unit manager, general manager, manager, kitchen manager, assistant kitchen manager, cook

 

professional development            

serve safe certified

sizzler university bachelor s degree and master s degree

 

~ seminars & workshops~

workman s compensation ~ harassment and discrimination ~ recruiting and training ~ food safety ~ ada

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than twenty years of experience in the restaurant industry and a solid record of driving profits.  i excel at managing a broad scope of concurrent responsibilities in the areas of operations, human resources, budgeting, and business development.  my dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to succeed in highly competitive markets and new locations.  i have experience building and developing all levels of staff and have always maintained excellent levels of employee retention.  to complement this background, i offer extensive professional development training, including labor law and food safety workshops. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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