Brian E. -- Restaurant MGT, Grill Cook and Serving

Brian E.
Smyrna, GA 30080
baearl@gmail.com

Profile
· Dedicated manager with a strong work ethic and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
· Experienced in operations management, sales, budget development, staffing and cost control.
· Adept at communicating effectively with customers, vendors and staff.
· Able to motivate employees to perform at their maximum potential.
· Exceptional organizational and planning skills: adaptable; enjoy new challenges.

Experience

Kitchen Manager
Amy & Tammy’s Boxed Lunch Company (3/2008- 6/2009)
· Monitoring quality standards, overseeing the management of facilities, budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts, monitoring the quality of the product and service provided

General Manager
Shane’s Rib Shack (10/2006 – 4/2008)
· Operations and Management of Restaurant. Duties included but not limited to: staffing, training, office manager, payroll, controllables, scheduling and operations.

Operations Consultant
Thrive (12/06 – 1/08)
· Evaluate operations, advise on restaurant layout, write orientation or training materials and develop policies and procedures

Grill Cook
Houston’s (7/05 – 10/06)
· Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. Prepared orders according to the customer's preferences using established recipes, portions, and methods established by the company.

Grill Cook/Server
Ted’s Montana Grill (3/03 – 7/05)
· Prepare orders according to customer’s preference. Maintain state mandated sanitation requirements. Conducted inventory tracking and restocked supplies. Assisted customers in order selection. Ensured high guest check averages by suggesting and selling additional items.

Grill Cook/ Lead Server
Longhorn Steakhouse (11/01 – 3/03)
· Prepare orders according to customer’s preference. Ensure that ingredients are stored properly and maintaining an inventory of food and other items needed for the grill station. Responsible for overseeing opening/closing and coaching and mentoring new servers regarding policy sand procedure.

Skills/Activities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Working Knowledge of Spanish
ServSafe certified