1. Charles
Wagenblast
730 S Lakewood Ave
Tulsa, OK 74112
918-508-8273
chwagenblast@gmail.com
Objective
I am seeking opportunity, utilizing the skills I have gained through years of managing all
aspects of a restaurant. My people skills, coupled with my creativity and analytical
ability, yield very satisfying results, especially in improving sales. Also, using my
management and leadership skills I have been able to motivate employees in a
positive manner helping to create a positive work environment.
Work History
Catering Ambassador 4/2010 – 06/2015 McAlister’s, Tulsa, OK
As the leader of the catering team I developed sales plans on an individual bases to
gain new clients, oversee production of catering orders, implement deliveries and
expedite setup at event location I was able to help in tripling catering sales in my first 2
years and continue to further increase catering by an average of 15% per year since.
General Manager 9/2006 – 1/2009 Broadway Grill, Cleveland, OK
Responsible for all daily operations, including: training the front-of-the-house staff in
the art of selling in order to increase revenues for the restaurant and for the staff;
inventorying; ordering all food, supplies, and services; hiring/firing and supervising
all employees; and booking and planning all banquets; I have been very successful
in lowering the expenses of the restaurant (food, linen, and labor costs) without
discernible lessening of quality or service.
General Manager 6/2005 – 9/2006 Kal's Southern Hill's Chop House,
Tulsa, OK
Assisted owner in opening new restaurant. Ultimately held responsible, by owner,
for all daily operations. Responsibilities included: ordering of food and wine; booking
and planning of all banquets and off-premises events; hiring/firing and supervising
all employees; all bookkeeping; preparing most correspondence, including items
related to social security, unemployment compensation, and all restaurant licensing.
Manager
10/2002 – 5/2005 Ember's Steak House, Tulsa, Oklahoma
After promoting from server to manager, I was successful in increasing profit by
150%. I planned and booked all banquets; trained and supervised all wait staff.
Education
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TULSA, OKLAHOMA
Associate Degree
Double Majors of Business and Psychology; 3.8 GPA; President’s Honor Role