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John Doe

Summary

  • Results-driven Restaurant Manager with 6+ years of experience in high-volume dining establishments. Proven track record of increasing revenue, optimizing operations, and leading teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Skilled in staff development, inventory management, and implementing cost-control measures while maintaining quality standards.

Experience

  • General Manager

    The Bistro Group

    March 2021 - Present, Boston, MA

    • Oversee daily operations of a $4M annual revenue restaurant, leading a team of 45 staff members while increasing profits by 25% year-over-year

    • Implement new inventory management system and cost-control measures that reduced food waste by 30% and improved profit margins by 15%

    • Develop and execute staff training programs that improved customer satisfaction scores from 85% to 95% and reduced employee turnover by 40%

  • Assistant Restaurant Manager

    Urban Kitchen & Bar

    June 2019 - February 2021, Boston, MA

    • Managed front-of-house operations for 200-seat restaurant, supervising 25 staff members across multiple shifts

    • Created and implemented new scheduling system that reduced labor costs by 20% while maintaining service quality

    • Coordinated with kitchen team to optimize menu offerings and special events, increasing average check size by 18%

  • Shift Supervisor

    Coastal Seafood Restaurant

    September 2017 - May 2019, Cambridge, MA

    • Led team of 15 servers and bartenders during peak service hours, consistently meeting sales targets and service standards

    • Handled customer concerns and special requests, maintaining 92% positive feedback rating

    • Assisted in training new staff members and developing service protocols that improved efficiency by 25%

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

    Minor in Business Administration • Johnson & Wales University • Providence, RI • September 2013 - May 2017 • 3.8 GPA

    • Specialized in Restaurant Management and Food & Beverage Operations

    • Completed internship at Michelin-starred restaurant in Boston

    • President of Hospitality Management Society

Certifications

  • Food Safety Manager Certification

    ServSafe • 2024

    • Advanced certification in food safety and sanitation management

    • Comprehensive training in health code compliance and food handling

    • Qualified to train staff in food safety procedures

Professional Development

  • Board Member

    Massachusetts Restaurant Association • January 2022 - Present

    • Contribute to policy development and industry advocacy initiatives

    • Organize educational workshops for local restaurant professionals

    • Mentor emerging restaurant managers through association programs

  • Committee Chair

    Boston Hospitality Leadership Council • June 2021 - Present

    • Lead initiatives to promote sustainable practices in local restaurants

    • Coordinate quarterly networking events for industry professionals

    • Develop resources for restaurant management best practices

Details

john.doe@gmail.com+1 617 555 1234
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
in/johndoe-hospitality/

Skills

  • Operations Management

  • Staff Leadership

  • Inventory Control

  • Cost Management

  • Customer Service

  • POS Systems

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