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.