I work at the corporate level and my functional area is
Operations
I work for the foodservice industry and my profession is
Not Applicable
Interests
Career Advancement, Finding a Job, Learning, Networking, Organic Foods
Personal Quote
Make it Happen
Biography
2008 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide
Regional Director
Hired to oversee 6 Company Owned Full Service Restaurants Nationwide. Responsible for taking over and then closing down WP restaurant in Orange County. Hired and trained staff for new restaurant in Westlake Village. Established systems to meet food cost and labor objectives. Provided leadership and support for Front/Back of house Managers as well as all hourly employees.
2006 to 2007 Panera Bread (Franchise) Orange County, Ca.
Regional Training Manager
Trained and implemented the effective use of all company tools and systems.
Provided leadership/support to the Training General Managers ensuring a clear understanding of cost balancing, team development, business goals and food safety procedures.
Oversaw the on boarding, orientation and training of all new managers as well as the development of all existing management team.
Held new hire orientations for all hourly employees.
2001 - 2004 Panera Bread (Joint Venture) Virginia
District Manager
Responsible for the overall financial operation of 4 Bakery Cafes averaging 1.9
Million dollars in sales averaging 31% CP.
Supervised 18+ Managers, 10 Bakers and 1 Bakery District Manager and over 150
Hourly Associates
Responsible for hiring, developing and mentoring entire management team
Coordinated and Oversaw training of all managers
Organized and enforced strict on boarding procedures and training of all new
Associates
Established business relations with all Chambers of Commerce, Food Banks and
Other local organizations
Accountable for developing yearly budgets for 10 separate departments.
Responsible for maintaining fiscal responsibility of all 10 budgets and
Reviewing outcomes during Period and Quarterly Business Review
Worked closely with realtors and developers on local site selection process
1999 - 2001 Panera Bread (Corporate/Joint Venture) Virginia
Store Opening Coordinator
Coordinate new store opening procedure (involved in over 25 restaurant openings)
Establish new market cafes
Assisted with the training and hiring of new management and hourly associates
Assist in the transfer of Panera Bread culture and systems and insure new cafes
And markets reflect Panera Operating Systems and philosophies
Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining strict timeframes for meeting
Steady state goals. (Labor and food cost targets met within 8 weeks of café opening)
1995 - 1999 Panera Bread (Corporate) Illinois and Virginia
General Manager
Provided leadership and support to entire management team
Maintained financial ownership for the bakery café through increased sales,
Short and long terms plans as well as P&L statements
Assisted in the development of associate promotions
Developed training, hiring and coaching techniques
Motivated and mentored new associates
Recognized for Outstanding Achievements (Manager of the Year) 1997, 1998 and
2000
Recognized for Highest CP, Sales Growth and Flow through 1998 and 1999
Achievements
Panera Bread Manager of the Year 1997, 1998, 2000
Education
1990 B.A. Kutztown State University, Pennsylvania
1991 1987 A.S. Middlesex County College, New Jersey
Years in the Industry
16
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