Applebee'sAssistant General Manager
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2004• Helped open restaurant. • Hired, trained, and managed all front of the house employees, including host, wait staff, and bartenders.
• Managed daily operations for owner, including staffing, supplies, guest relations, inventory, and marketing.
• Directed monthly budgeting, P&L, scheduling, orders and supplies, inventory reconciliation, marketing material, and event planning. Accomplishments:
• Opened restaurant to record breaking 1st year of business for company location and franchise.
• Maintained fun and effective work atmosphere, creating ownership with employees who referred good employees to restaurant.
• Had lowest liquor cost for entire region for 2 years.