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objective

experienced hospitality professional offering dynamic skills in management, team building, vendor relations and customer service eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization in the role of restaurant general manager.

 

 

career profile

ø  over ten years of restaurant operations, staff supervision, business development and facility management experience.

ø  results-oriented with emphasis on obtaining full utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility due to superior performance and success in a high-pressure environment.

 

 

technology skills

cheftec, pinnacle

 

 

professional experience

duck s diner, inc., orange beach, al                                                                                    2003 - 2010

partner & vice president of operations

       oversaw all aspects of restaurant functioning, including payroll, bookkeeping and licenses.

       processed invoices and paid bills, held p&l authority and ordered food and beverages.

       recruited, trained and professionally developed employees, as well as scheduled shifts.

       critical in opening two diners after hurricane ivan-induced destruction.

       managed corporate marketing and public relations efforts and attended restaurant association and chamber of commerce meetings and events.

       business was recipient of best breakfast award on island for each of final five years of operation and in county last two.

 

gulf island grill                                                                                                                              2003

       assisted friend with opening this restaurant and performing general operations.

       installed furniture and equipment, waited tables, tended the bar, ran expo, made nightly deposits, scheduled employees, managed labor and expenses and ordered food and beverages.

       established efficient kitchen-management system, installed pinnacle system for bartenders and servers and trained kitchen and front of house staff.

 

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quality restaurants, inc.                                                                                                       2000 - 2003

assistant general manager/bartender

       hired as bartender for $5mm-per-year restaurant and quickly promoted to open and manage bistro and bakery.

       managed labor costs and recruiting, training, scheduling and termination of employees.

       utilized cheftec to track food costs, made deposits, processed p&l and prepared food.

       took over for general manager and assisted with opening and operation of jumbo s asian restaurant, including catering service.

       ultimately directed four of six company-owned restaurants and headed catering division.

 

 

education

faulkner community college, gulf shores, al

general studies, 2002

 

shelton state community college, tuscaloosa, al

general studies, 1999

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

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

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over ten years of restaurant operations, staff leadership, financial management, marketing and public relations experience. to complement this background, i possess analytical and problem-solving capabilities. as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined 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 firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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