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Henry Ghiraldi

Long Beach

Summary

Acknowledged for elevating guest satisfaction through innovative service initiatives, cultivating a culture of excellence, and pinpointing future leaders within the team.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager/FOH Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Inverness
05.2019 - 10.2024
  • Identified team members suitable for promotion based on performance metrics.
  • Ensured completion of training curriculum by all team members.
  • Monitored labor and bar costs to maintain budgetary compliance.
  • Investigated and rectified any discrepancies in cost management.
  • Communicated menu changes effectively during power meetings.
  • Conducted regular walkthroughs to guarantee exceptional guest experiences.

General Manager

Wendy's(Chalmette Restaurants Ltd.)
Chalmette
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Responsible for the overall operations of a multi-million-dollar restaurant.
  • Trained and developed subordinate managers in their daily, weekly, and monthly routines in order to enable their eventual promotion.
  • To help guide team members who want to advance to management, do so.
  • To ensure guest satisfaction. To go that extra step to ensure repeat business.

General Manager

Masker Family McDonald of Slidell
Slidell
07.2012 - 07.2017
  • Managed McDonald's restaurant operations in compliance with established policies.
  • Controlled costs effectively to maintain budgetary discipline.
  • Investigated and resolved operational issues promptly to enhance efficiency.
  • Ensured adherence to daily and weekly routines by all department heads.
  • Monitored completion of cleaning and maintenance tasks through department heads.
  • Identified potential management candidates from team members for succession planning.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through proactive service initiatives to encourage repeat business.

Collaborated with community by sponsoring local events to strengthen brand presence.

General Manager

Wendy's International Inc.
Clearwater
08.1989 - 07.2012
  • Responsible for the operation of Wendy's restaurant.
  • Developed team members (with subordinates) for promotion to management.
  • Ensured food and labor costs were well within corporate-set guidelines.
  • Responsible for developing the budget cost for the following year.
  • Give guests a 'WOW' experience each and every day.
  • Became a Phase I training store, which prepares and trains new managers in the basic knowledge and skills to move forward.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wm E. Grady Voc. Tech. H.S.
Brooklyn, NY
06-1973

Computer Maintanance

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY

Skills

  • Employee training and development
  • Cost management and budget compliance
  • Guest satisfaction and service excellence
  • Performance evaluation and feedback

Affiliations

  • Along with my wife we enjoy volunteering our time with Mary B. Perkins Cancer Ctr.. I have volunteered with Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

Timeline

Assistant Manager/FOH Manager

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
05.2019 - 10.2024

General Manager

Wendy's(Chalmette Restaurants Ltd.)
07.2017 - 04.2019

General Manager

Masker Family McDonald of Slidell
07.2012 - 07.2017

General Manager

Wendy's International Inc.
08.1989 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Wm E. Grady Voc. Tech. H.S.

Computer Maintanance

College of Staten Island
Henry Ghiraldi