1. Carl Meier
2216 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025
cmeier2004@yahoo.com
312-343-9600
Summary
Experienced and Adaptable Hospitality Director of Operations. Managed high volume
multi-unit restaurant operations; including fine dining, casual, retail, major venues,
nightclubs and catering. Well versed in operations planning and expansion, marketing
initiatives, team building and optimizing staffing.
Highlights
Customer-focused leader Staff development
Purchasing and inventory control Hiring and training
Forecasting and cost control Team-builder
Proven sales record Asset management
Professional Experience
General Manager July 2013 to January 2014
Moretti's - Edison Park, IL.
ACE - Alacarte Restaurant Group
• Responsible for 8 manager team and all operations of a $5.4M family-owned
banquette and off-site catering operation
Managing Partner Intern November 2011 to July 2013
Blooming Brandís, Inc. - Gurnee, IL
• Involved in all facets of Outback Steakhouse concept operations
• Conducted daily shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational
efficiency in both front and back-house operations
• Maintained exceptional customer service standards
• Managed the daily profit and loss statements and inventory control
Director of Operations March 1999 to February 2011
Kamehachi of Tokyo - Chicago, IL.
• Premier Japanese dining concept that established Chicago’s first sushi restaurant
where quality, craftsmanship and artistry were always a priority
• Increased revenues from $3Mto $10M/year over a span of 8 years through
expansion from two to seven locations growing staff to 200.
• Created a successful brand and marketing campaign including radio campaign
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2. Carl Meier
2216 Harrison Street, Glenview, IL 60025
cmeier2004@yahoo.com
312-343-9600
• Implemented and managed daily profit and loss reporting and cost controls
Professional Experience, continued
Manager and Beverage Director November 1995 to March 1999
Bob Chinn’s Crab House - Wheeling, IL
• Family-owned 680 seat seafood restaurant #3 in industry top 100 with annual
sales of $26.5 M in sales 1998 with a staff of 420
• Excelled at creating outstanding customer and staff relations
• Brokered an exclusive pricing agreement with Myers Rum, becoming their largest
account with 2000 plus cases annually
Education and Certifications
Oakton Community College
• Business, marketing and human resources classes and seminars
Sanitation Certified City of Chicago and State of Illinois
Festival Certified City of Chicago and State of Illinois
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