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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLECompassionate, servant-oriented leader with 20+ years experience managing high volume programs for educational and institutional settings and restaurants. Skilled at achieving goals and providing excellent guest experiences while exceeding client expectations. Proficient in all operations,KPI,P&L,communications.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECorporate Dining ConceptsArea Manager/Corp. Chef 07/23-present*Reduced COGS by 15%*Improved operations resulting in 30% savings for clients subsidy*Implemented new quality menus improving participation 12%*Improved client relations and communication,ensuring longevity of accounts*Improved P&L across the board,including vending markets Hwy. 55 RestaurantsArea Developer/Operations Director 2022 - present*As independent contractor, market and develop restaurants while guiding the process from ground breaking to opening day. Hiring, develop staff; leadership development; cost controls; guest satisfaction; food safetyAVI FoodsystemsResident Director Mercedes Benz and Hyundaii 2021 - 2022* Directed staffs of 50+ and 6 managers to ensure food quality standards, food safety guidelines, and client expectations are met at 5 cafeteria locations, catering division, and 2 Starbucks Cafs.(10,000 meals daily)* Reduced COGs 15% while enhancing services* Decreased labor by 12-15%* Met weekly with client Executive Leadership to analyze key performance indicators, guest satisfaction* Guided renovations of new Market Vending areas and cafeteria upgrades Legghorns Caf & Wellington Bleus Steakhouse 2011 - 2021 Owner Operator* Wellington Bleus fine dining and catering* Legghorns Caf family dining* Am a trained Culinarian with experience in fine dining, nutrition, food safety* Performed all daily operater functions,P&L,training,marketing ABL Management Educational Enterprises/Aladdin 2010 - 2011 Foodservice Director Planned and directed all unit foodservices, vending, and environmental services while managing resources to meet financial goals and client objectives for Talladega College and Snead State Community College Analyzed reports, developed operational forecasts Developed menus, trained staffZaxby's 2009 - 2010District Manager Managed operations for multiple units Streamlined expenses within facilities Created new business relationships and sponsorships with local colleges Consistently produced positive financial results Santa Fe Cattle Co. 2007 - 2009Area Manager (Company closed) Opened 4 new stores, Ft. Payne,AL, Rome, GA, Gadsden, AL, Huntsville, AL Managed staff development and training; 100+ employees at each location Austin's Seafood & Steakhouse 2005 - 2007General Manager (Business sold) Engineered complete turnaround in profitability through financial forecasting, menu development, comprehensive cost controls, and marketing. Created and implemented effective employee training programs. Renegotiated contracts with all vendors to improve buying power Opened 2nd unit, The Furnacemaster, at Tannehill State Park. Barkley's Foodservices, LLC 1993 - 2005Director, Owner-Operator of Restaurants & Institutional Foodservice Provided cafeteria, catering, vending, and environmental services to Snead State Community College and Federal Mogul Corporation. Owner of Tuscany Italian Grille and Barkley's Olde Town Grille Maintained working relationships with administration and alumni groups based on responsiveness, improvements, and exceeding expectations. Responsible for planning and directing all catered functions for student services, administration and community at large at Snead College. Hired, trained, and coordinated activities of chefs and food production workers EDUCATIONUniversity of Alabama ExRHM (Executive Restaurant & Hospitality Management) Snead State Community CollegeACTIVITIESChurch of the Highlands Usher Team, Trafficking Hope Organization, Room in the Inn Shelter Volunteer, Big Oak Ranch |
